Sanju Samson’s exclusion from India’s starting lineup against West Indies in the 1st ODI has stirred up a wave of disappointment and criticism on Twitter. The talented batsman, who also serves as the captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League, finds himself facing yet another roadblock in his ODI career.
Despite being included in the ODI squad for the West Indies tour, Samson’s hopes of making it into the playing XI were shattered. This latest setback has left him uncertain about his future in the one-day format. The news quickly spread on social media, where netizens expressed their frustration with India’s selection process.
The starting lineup for India in the 1st ODI featured Rohit Sharma as the captain, accompanied by Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, and Mukesh Kumar.
On the other side, the West Indies’ playing XI consisted of Shai Hope as the captain and wicketkeeper, along with Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Yannic Cariah, Dominic Drakes, Jayden Seales, and Gudakesh Motie.
While these selections sparked joy for some fans, many were left disappointed by the omission of Sanju Samson. Social media platforms were abuzz with discussions surrounding the selection process, as people voiced their opinions and questioned the reasoning behind Samson’s absence.
