R Ashwin Critiques Sanju Samson's Performance Despite Stellar 115 Runs
R Ashwin on Sanju Samson after 56-ball 115: ‘I just want to give Sanju one message. This is not enough...don’t want 80,90 or 100 from Sanju, I don’t want that’
The Indian Express
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In a recent match, Sanju Samson scored 115 runs off 56 balls, leading the Chennai Super Kings to victory over the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. However, former cricketer R Ashwin criticized Samson, stating that he needs to consistently score more to contribute effectively to the team's success.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 115 runs in 56 balls, helping CSK secure their first win of the IPL season.
- 02R Ashwin emphasized that Samson must aim for higher scores consistently, not just 80 or 90 runs.
- 03Ashwin believes CSK could have scored more than 212 runs, suggesting they missed opportunities to push the score higher.
- 04He highlighted the potential of players like Brevis and Dube to hit big runs quickly.
- 05Ashwin noted that Delhi Capitals should have been able to chase down CSK's score given the pitch conditions.
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In the Indian Premier League match on Saturday, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured their first win of the season, thanks to Sanju Samson's impressive performance, scoring 115 runs off 56 balls against the Delhi Capitals (DC). Despite this achievement, former Indian cricketer R Ashwin expressed his disappointment, stating that Samson's performance was not sufficient. He urged Samson to aim for higher scores consistently, stating, "I don't want 80, 90 or 100 from Sanju; I want him to keep piling on points." Ashwin also criticized CSK's total of 212 runs, suggesting that they could have scored more, potentially reaching 240 runs, had they taken more risks with their batting. He pointed out that players like Brevis and Dube possess the capability to hit multiple sixes in quick succession, which could have significantly boosted the team's score. Ashwin concluded that the Delhi Capitals should have been able to chase down CSK's total, given the favorable conditions of the pitch.
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Sanju Samson's performance is crucial for CSK's success in the IPL, as consistent high scores can lead to more victories.
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