IND vs SL series: Sanju Samson vs Deepak Hooda for No.5 slot India captain Rohit Sharma is running against time to find a suitable pick for the No.5 spot after SuryaKumar ruled out due to an injury. He has multiple options in his armoury in the form of Deepak Hooda and Sanju Samson. Follow India vs Sri Lanka LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
IND vs SL series: Rohit Sharma has a tough choice to make, competition between Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda for No 5 spot- Follow LIVE updates
While Deepak Hooda impressed during the ODIs with his all-round abilities, Sanju Samson is waiting in the wings after the squad comeback. The latter will look to make full use of opportunities as the captain mentioned him during the press conference.
“Samson has got talent man, whenever you see him bat in the IPL, he has produced that innings where everyone goes over the moon watching that innings, he has got the skillset to succeed. That is the whole point about the sport, a lot of people have skill and talent, how you utilise it is the most critical part,” said Rohit.
“It is now up to Sanju Samson how he wants to use that talent and maximise it because as team management, we see a lot of potential and a lot of talent in that individual. I hope we give him that confidence whenever he gets an opportunity. He is definitely into consideration and that is why he is part of the team. His backfoot play is superb. When you go to Australia, you need that shot-making ability, Samson has it in him. I just hope he utilises his potential,” he added.
- Deepak Hooda had scored unbeaten 26, 29 & 1/24 during a couple of ODI outings.
- Samson had undergone prolonged rehabilitation and worked on his fitness at National Cricket Academy (NCA), Bengaluru.
- He was one of the run-getters in the last edition of IPL. He will look to emulate his prime form to stay in Indian Cricket Team.
- He has played 10 T20Is but managed just 117 runs at a poor average of 11.7
- The upcoming series will decide his fate with the national team in the make-or-break series.
IND vs SL series: Rohit Sharma has a tough choice to make, competition between Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda for No 5 spot- Follow LIVE updates
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