In a recent episode Who will be the Crorepati (KBC).A contestant named Ram Kishore faced a tough ₹80,000 cricket question that almost cost him his place in the game. The question stood on Indian Premier League (IPL) captains and their international careers left the contestant confused, causing him to use two lifelines until he eventually arrived at the correct answer.
A KBC contestant struggles with a cricket question
A question asked by a legendary presenter Amitabh Bachchan was, “Which of these players captaining the IPL team in 2024 has never played a test match for India?” The options presented were:
A: Shreyas Iyer
B: Hardik Pandya
A: Sanju Samson
D: Rishabh pants
The correct answer to this question was Option C, Sanju Samson despite being the captain Rajasthan Royals and a regular in India’s limited-overs teams, is yet to play a Test match India.
At first, Kishore decided to use the “Phone a friend” lifeline, hoping that his friend would clarify the difficult question. Unfortunately, his friend couldn’t help, leaving Kishore with little choice but to opt for the “Double Dip” lifeline, which allows the contestant to make two guesses.
Convinced of his first choice, Kishore picked Shreyas Iyer in reply. But Amitabh was quick to point out that Iyer, who has represented India in Test cricket, was not the right answer. With just one chance left, Kishore cautiously picked Sanju Samson, which proved to be the right response and allowed him to go further in the game.
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Sanju Samson faces scrutiny amid recent struggles
Samson, who is leading Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024, has been the subject of much discussion and scrutiny lately. Despite being highly talented, his inconsistent performances have put him under pressure, especially after a disappointing display in the third and final T20I between India and India. Sri Lanka. His inability to perform with the bat has raised questions about his future prospects in the Indian national team. Moreover, Samson’s exclusion from the ODI squad during India’s recent tour of Sri Lanka added more uncertainty to his international career.
Despite these setbacks, Samson’s journey in cricket is far from over. With his undeniable talent and his latest century in domestic cricket, many believe that it is only a matter of time before the 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman makes a comeback. His potential to perform at the highest level remains clear and fans will be hoping he gets another opportunity to showcase his skills on the international stage.
