In the cricketing landscape of 2023, as India basks in the glory of their recent triumph in the Asia Cup, there's a sombre note that resonates – the conspicuous absence of Sanju Samson from the World Cup squad. With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 just weeks away, the exclusion of the 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has ignited a debate that has been simmering for some time. Sanju Samson, once touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket, has had his chances but has remarkably failed to seize his spot, especially in the absence of key players like Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul. Moreover, the sensational rise of Ishan Kishan, who blazed a trail with a double century and a game-saving 80 against arch-rivals Pakistan, has cast a shadow over Samson's career. The question now looms large: Is this truly the end of the road for Sanju Samson?
A TALENT UNFULFILLED
Sanju Samson, a talent unfulfilled, symbolizes the tantalizing yet enigmatic journey of a cricketer who once held immense promise. Bursting onto the scene as a precocious talent from Kerala, he dazzled with his elegant batting and adept wicketkeeping skills. However, his inability to consistently translate potential into performance has left fans and pundits alike yearning for more. Samson's career has been marked by flashes of brilliance, often followed by prolonged phases of inconsistency, preventing him from establishing a firm foothold in the Indian cricketing landscape. At 28 years old, the clock is ticking, and Samson stands at a crossroads where he must address his consistency woes to fulfil the potential that once had cricketing aficionados brimming with excitement.
OPPORTUNITIES COME AND GO
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