He reasoned that Sanju Samson has not produced the big runs in the last two matches, with Virat Kohli prone to making changes under such circumstances.
During a discussion on the Sony Sports network, Sehwag and Mohammad Kaif shared their views on the likely changes in the Indian team for the last T20I to be played on Tuesday.
Virender Sehwag was asked if there is any player who he feels should be given a chance in the final T20I. While observing that there is no need to make changes just for the sake of it, the former Indian opener added that Manish Pandey could be brought back into the playing XI if he has recovered from his injury.
Sehwag believes that Sanju Samson could be the player to miss out in such a scenario owing to Kohli’s tendency to ring in the changes.
Mohammad Kaif wants the Indian team to persist with Sanju Samson
Mohammad Kaif was asked if he also sees the same change happening. He responded that Sanju Samson has looked in decent touch, especially in the first T20I, and has the ability to play the big shots.
While acknowledging that Sanju Samson has squandered his chances to a certain extent, the former Indian middle-order batsman expressed hope that the Rajasthan Royals player is given a longer run.
Mohammad Kaif signed off by stating that Sanju Samson should take a leaf out of Virat Kohli’s book and build an innings if he is persisted with for the final T20I.
Sanju Samson has scored quickfire 38 runs in the two knocks he has played thus far in the T20I series. Although he has displayed his ball-striking ability, he would hope to make a more significant contribution in the final T20I and cement his place in the Indian team.
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