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Aakash Chopra: India Not Utilizing Sanju Samson Correctly

Ex-India cricketer Aakash Chopra criticizes team's handling of Sanju Samson.

Sidhant Rao
Sidhant Rao
Sports Correspondent · Mon, 06 July 2026 at 12:15 pm
Aakash Chopra: India Not Utilizing Sanju Samson Correctly

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has expressed his disappointment with the way the Indian team is handling the talented wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson. Chopra believes that the team is not doing justice to Samson's abilities and is not utilizing him correctly. This criticism comes as the Indian team is gearing up for various upcoming tournaments and series.

Chopra's comments highlight the challenges faced by players like Samson, who have consistently performed well in domestic cricket but have struggled to find a permanent place in the national team. The Indian team's current batting lineup is packed with established players, making it difficult for new players to break in. Chopra also discussed the prospects of Rajat Patidar, another talented player, who is facing hurdles in his T20I return due to the team's current batting combination.

With a left-handed top order and established middle-order players, Patidar's opportunity to join the team may have to wait until a change in the existing combination becomes necessary. The Indian team's player selection and utilization have always been under scrutiny, and Chopra's comments add to the ongoing debate. As the team prepares for future tournaments, it will be interesting to see how the selectors and team management respond to these concerns.

The Indian cricket team has a busy schedule ahead, and the performance of players like Samson and Patidar will be closely watched. The team's success will depend on how well the players are utilized and how effectively the team management can create opportunities for talented players to shine.

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