Ex-selector questions team management on Samson's axe
Former chief selector MSK Prasad has voiced strong criticism of the current team management, led by Gautam Gambhir, particularly regarding the repeated exclusion of Sanju Samson. Prasad argued for patience with the new coaching setup and stressed the need to assess decisions with a full-strength squad.
MSK Prasad, speaking in his capacity as a former chief selector, has called for greater patience with coach Gautam Gambhir and his management team, emphasizing that judging their early tenure requires a fully available squad. He pointed out that recent defeats have occurred in the absence of key figures like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, suggesting that these results shouldn't be the sole basis for evaluating the new leadership.
Prasad specifically questioned the decision-making concerning Sanju Samson, expressing bewilderment at the wicketkeeper-batsman's frequent ousting from the side after brief periods of low scores. He implied that such a pattern disrupts player confidence and hinders long-term development, suggesting a lack of consistent backing for Samson.
Furthermore, the former selector raised concerns about the gradual integration of young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Prasad believes that the management's approach to introducing new players needs careful consideration to ensure their smooth progression within the team structure.
The consistent sidelining of Sanju Samson, despite flashes of brilliance, raises legitimate questions about the current management's player-development strategy and their understanding of building team stability.
