India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson is going through an ongoing dispute with the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA). Sanju Samson’s father Samson Vishwanath recently made a shocking claim that his son is not safe until he plays for Kerala.
Now, Samson Vishwanath has revealed his role in rekindling Rahul Dravid’s son’s career. Vishwanath argued that Dravid should have intervened in the intervals that helped revive Sanju Samson’s career.
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According to Samson Vishwanath “They all envy you” – Rahul Dravid’s words
In an interview with Sports Today, Samson Vishwanath revealed an incident about Rahul Dravid’s role in reviving Sanju Samson’s career. Vishwanath argued that Dravid should intervene in the matter to get Sanju out of the big hole created by KCA.
“I will tell you an incident about Rahul Dravid. When KCA tried to ignore Sanju and destroy his career, Dravid ji was involved. Wherever Sanju (Samson) is today, he owes it to Rahul Dravid. We have forgotten everyone who showered us with warmth and generosity” said Vishwanath.
Samson Vishwanath recalled Rahul Dravid’s phone call where legendary Indian cricketer Sanju asked Samson not to worry about other things and concentrate on preparing for the NCA (National Cricket Academy).
“After putting down the phone, he told me, ‘This is Rahul sir.'” He said, “Sanju, I understand everything with you. They all envy you. Tu chinta mat kar (Don’t worry). Don Don’t let your morale down,” Vishwanath recalled.
“I’m done with it. You continue training and prepare for NCA.” He performed at a higher level than KCA and took Sanju under his wings,” he said.
How did the incident between Sanju Samson and KCA start?
The whole incident started when Sanju Samson was not selected in Kerala’s squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The tournament was important considering that it could pave the way for Samson’s inclusion in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) claimed that Samson did not attend the required training camp ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which was the main reason for his exclusion. KCA was heavily targeted by Samson Viswanath who blamed him for ruining his son’s career.
Sanju Samson’s latest form
Although Sanju Samson missed out on India’s squad for the Champions Trophy, he has established himself as a key part of India’s T20I set-up. The wicketkeeper-batsman hit some excellent shots while opening the innings and was instrumental in India’s success in the shorter format.
Sanju Samson has scored two hundreds in his last six T20I knocks, including two consecutive centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa respectively. He registered two hundreds and two ducks in the four-match T20I series played in South Africa.
The 30-year-old played 38 T20Is and scored 836 runs at an average of 27.86 and a strike rate of 154.24 with 1 hundred and 3 fifties. He has really revived his international career in the last few games with consistent performances.
