Sanju Samson disappointed fans once again as he fell cheaply in the second T20I against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday. Batting at No. 3, he had a strong platform but could not take advantage.
Soft Dismissal Raises Eyebrows
Samson’s innings ended quickly when he misjudged a full delivery from Nathan Ellis angling into his legs. Stuck deep in the crease, he made a half-hearted shot and was bowled as the ball clipped his back leg and hit the stumps. He walked back for 2 off 4 balls, a disappointing end.
Fans Demand Changes
Twitter went into meltdown as fans criticised Samson’s poor run. Many called for the selectors to replace him with Jitesh Sharma, arguing Samson’s form has been below par. One fan even wrote, “Time for Sanju Samson to hang up his boots and let Jitesh Sharma have a go.”
Poor Record Against Ellis
Samson’s struggles against Nathan Ellis continue. He has been dismissed all three times he has faced Ellis in T20s, scoring only 12 runs off 13 deliveries. His recent stats paint a tough picture, with no score above 39 in five of his last six innings.
IPL Numbers Add Pressure
Adding to the concern, Samson managed only 285 runs in nine games in the last IPL season. With such performances, many fans feel this dip was visible and now hard to ignore at the international level.
No.3 Debate Intensifies
India already faced a tough outing after losing early wickets inside the powerplay. Samson’s failure has reignited calls to rethink the No. 3 slot. With fans demanding changes, the pressure on the team management is rising ahead of the next matches.
SANJU SAMSON: YET ANOTHER FRAUD EXPOSED IN INDIAN CRICKET!
India crumbling at 23/2 in 3.3 overs vs AUS – Samson out for a miserable 2(4), LBW to Nathan Ellis! Experiment failed, as usual.
Last 15 T20Is: 592 runs, avg 44, SR 164 – sounds okay? Nah, dig deeper: 3 hundreds… pic.twitter.com/mUzWLM36Ib
— Nut Boult (@NutBoult) October 31, 2025
