Sanju Samson may not make noise on the field, but off the field, he is sure shot blockbuster hit among fans. The fact of it was evidenced when the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper was greeted with huge applause by fans in Dubai for the SIIMA Awards. As soon as the wicketkeeper batter walked onto the red carpet, hundreds were chanting “Samson, Samson.” The RR skipper aced the casual look and was seen in an all-black avatar.
Samson wore a black shirt and teamed up with a printed jacket and black jeans. The wicketkeeper batter seemed in a happy mood as he obliged for selfies, and autographs to the fans. The SIIMA awards were held in Dubai, as a lot of celebrities from Tollywood and Mollywood graced the event. South Indian International Movie Awards (SIMMA) recognizes the artists, and actors across South Industry. It was launched in 2012 by Vishnu Vardan Induri and Brinda Prasad Adusimilli to appreciate and honor filmmakers from across the South Indian film industries.
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Speaking about Samson, the wicketkeeper batter was asked to leave the Asia Cup squad as KL Rahul cleared the fitness test. With LSG skipper nailing the wicketkeeper spot and Ishan Kishan as the backup, Samson would find it hard to break into the World Cup squad.
Sanju Samson: BCCI set to announce squad for Australia series, Samson unlikely to feature
While Samson is working hard to make a comeback in the national side, it seems he will have to wait a little longer. A senior BCCI official confirmed to Insidesport that Samson will not be feature in India vs Australia series. The squad will remain the same as India squad for World Cup 2023 to continue the preparations.
The three-match India vs Australia series begins on September 22. The selection committee does not want to add any new player before the World Cup and are set to continue with the WC squad.
“See, KL is fully fit, and there won’t be three wicket-keepers. That is the unfortunate reason why Sanju has to miss out. He has been captaining a side and understands the tough calls the selection committee needs to take. He will feature in the T20 series against Australia,” a senior BCCI official told InsideSport on Wednesday.
If Samson does not make it to the squad, then the right-hand batter will be seen playing County Cricket.
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