Sanju Samson’s Father Blames MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rahul Dravid for His Son’s Struggles in Indian Team
Sanju Samson, one of India’s most talented wicketkeeper-batsmen, has had a rollercoaster journey with the national cricket team. Despite his undeniable skills, Samson’s place in the Indian lineup has often been questioned, with fans expressing their frustration when he is left out of the squad. His recent performances in T20 Internationals, including two centuries, show his potential, but a few low scores, such as his back-to-back ducks in the last two matches, have also fueled the debate about his consistency.
In a viral video on social media, Samson’s father, Samson Vishwanath, made some strong remarks about the role of prominent cricket figures in his son’s career struggles. In an interview with MediaOne, Vishwanath pointed fingers at four influential figures, blaming them for wasting his son’s first 10 years in international cricket.
Vishwanath said, “There are 3-4 people who ruined my son’s crucial 10 years of his career… people like Dhoni, Virat, Rohit, and coach Rahul Dravid.”
Sanju Samson made his T20 debut for India back in 2015. At the age of 21, he had already established himself as a standout player in domestic cricket. However, despite his potential, he failed to cement a regular spot in the Indian team due to poor form and the team’s lineup decisions. After 2021, he began receiving more consistent opportunities.
Vishwanath added, “These four individuals wasted 10 years of my son’s career, but the more they troubled him, the stronger he became.”
While the former captains have been blamed for hindering Samson’s progress, his father acknowledged the role of new captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir in providing him with more chances. Samson’s recent opportunities, including 14 T20Is in 2022 and 2023, have given fans hope that he may finally secure his place in the team.
With his father’s candid comments sparking debate, Sanju Samson’s journey continues to captivate Indian cricket fans.
