Sanju Samson One Duck Away from Matching Virat Kohli’s Embarrassing Record
Samson’s Recent Struggles
Sanju Samson, the dynamic Indian wicket-keeper batsman, is on the verge of equaling an unwanted record held by former Indian captain Virat Kohli. With just one more duck, Samson will match Kohli’s tally of 14 ducks in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Samson’s recent form in ODIs has been far from impressive. In his last five innings, he has managed only 32 runs with a highest score of 15. His struggles with the bat have coincided with India’s poor run in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, where they have lost the first two matches.
Kohli’s Duck Record
Virat Kohli’s record of 14 ducks in ODIs is the most by any Indian batsman. It is a somewhat embarrassing statistic for a player of Kohli’s caliber, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
Kohli’s ducks have come at various stages of his career, but they have been more frequent in recent years. In the last five years, Kohli has scored 10 ducks in ODIs, including two in the recent series against New Zealand.
Reasons for Samson’s Struggles
There are several reasons why Samson has struggled for runs in recent ODIs. One reason is that he has been playing out of position at number four in the batting order. Samson is a natural opener, but he has been asked to bat in the middle order to accommodate other players in the team.
Another reason for Samson’s struggles is that he has been facing a lot of short-pitched bowling. Opposition bowlers have been targeting him with bouncers and short-pitched deliveries, which he has found difficult to handle.
Can Samson Break the Record?
It is possible that Samson could equal or even break Kohli’s record of 14 ducks in ODIs. He is currently in poor form and is facing a lot of short-pitched bowling. However, Samson is a talented batsman and has the potential to overcome his current struggles.
If Samson does manage to equal or break Kohli’s record, it will be a major embarrassment for the Indian team. It will also raise questions about the team’s selection policy and the way Samson is being used in the batting order.
