Sanju Samson’s shocking revelation on T20 World Cup 2024 final snub
Samson shared that Rohit Sharma had a long debate about this decision before the match. He also stated that he would regret that he did not have the opportunity to play at such an important stage under Rohit’s leadership.
June 29 is an important date for the Indian Cricket Team, because Blue in Me Blue Men’s date at Kensington Oval in Barbados after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup under the captain of Rohit Sharma, defeating South Africa in a exciting final. This victory was the monumental for the Indian Cricket, marked the country’s first cup for the second time in 17 years and in history, and represented India’s first ICC trophy in 11 years following the winnings in 2007.
The Indian team maintained the trophy without losing a first match in the history of the T20 World Cup. In fact, Rohit’s squad showed so much dominance that they only used 12 players during the tournament and left the three staff members without playing time.
The only change made by India during the tournament was the transition between Muhammad Siraj and Kuleep Yadav. While Sija participated in all group stage matches in the challenging fields in the United States, men in Blue chose to include an additional Spinner Kuleep for the West Indian Islands where the fields are more slow and dried.
As a result, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson had to stay on the bench for the entire tournament. Rishabh Pant was selected as a bat in number and served as the primary small door keeper, Samson found himself on the sidelines.
However, Samson explained that the team was thinking of a change for the final and advised him to prepare for him. However, just 10 minutes before throwing, they reversed their decisions and chose to protect the same game XI.
Samson shared that Rohit Sharma had a long debate about this decision before the match. He also stated that he would regret that he did not have the opportunity to play at such an important stage under Rohit’s leadership.
“I had the chance to play the final.
“A minute later he came back and said,” I know you cursed me in your mind. “
“Since childhood, I wanted to come here and do something. Then, ‘My pattern’ and it was like all this. I told me that I respect me completely and explained me.
“If I were instead of them, I would think of playing players or my kick. I will explain to Sanju later; you normally think. At this point, ‘Sanju’ya, I have to explain this decision,’ he thought. At this point, he gained a place to stay in my heart for a lifetime.”
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