Wasim Jaffer has suggested that Sanju Samson could be a viable replacement for Suryakumar Yadav in the upcoming ODI against Australia in Chennai due to his recent struggles against Mitchell Starc. Despite being able to score runs successfully throughout the season, Yadav has been dismissed lbw by Starc’s inswingers on two consecutive occasions, raising questions about his place in the team.
Jaffer stated that it was extremely hard for batsmen to take on Starc’s incoming deliveries; however, he anticipated Suryakumar Yadav to have already been prepared for them.
“We might sympathize with Suryakumar Yadav as the first ball that he faced was of 145 clicks. No doubt that it’s challenging when a left-arm seamer tries to bring the ball back in. Again, he should have anticipated that when Mitchell Starc bowls, he will attack the stumps and might swing the ball.”
“We have to see if the management sticks with him in the third ODI otherwise it’s not a bad option to give Sanju Samson a chance because he has played well when given the opportunity and he is a good player.”
Samson has not been picked in the squad even though he averages 66 in 11 ODIs with a strike rate of 104.76 in the format.
“It was a disappointing performance” – Jaffer on India’s collapse in second ODI
Reflecting on India’s loss in the second ODI, Jaffer said it was a disappointing performance as most of the batsmen got out on poor shots. He said:
“It was a disappointing performance. The first ODI also saw a collapse, but KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja rescued India. But it wasn’t to be in this game. There was a prediction of moisture due to rain; however, it didn’t look like it. Except for the one that got KL Rahul, which was a difficult ball as it’s not easy to play a ball coming in so fast.”
“Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma played poor shots. Suryakumar Yadav also got a good ball. Other than that, it was an ordinary batting performance. I wouldn’t say the pitch or bowling got those wickets. Virat Kohli got set and missed a straight delivery. Except for Rahul, no batter perished to an outstanding delivery. So, it’s a massive win for Australia.”