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Sanju Samson Slams India's Packed Schedule After West Indies Tour
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Moneycontrol•18-10-2026, 11:07
Sanju Samson Slams India's Packed Schedule After West Indies Tour
- •Sanju Samson expressed concern over India's cramped schedule, revealing that the team managed only one batting practice session during the five-match T20I series against the West Indies.
- •The wicketkeeper-batter highlighted that frequent travel between cities leaves players with very little time to train or adapt to new conditions.
- •Samson emphasized that players must rely heavily on their past experience and maintain a strong mental space to perform despite limited preparation time.
- •He advised batters to take the first few deliveries to carefully assess the pitch and conditions before committing to an aggressive approach.
- •Samson and the Indian squad are set to travel to New Zealand next for another five-match T20I series beginning in five days.
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Sanju Samson highlighted that India's packed schedule leaves players with very little time to practice or prepare. He noted that due to frequent travel between cities for every game, the team managed only a single batting practice session during the series against the West Indies.
Sanju Samson stressed the importance of carefully assessing the pitch and conditions before adopting an aggressive approach. He recommended taking the first two or three deliveries to understand the surface and relying on personal experience to guide the innings.
Following the conclusion of the West Indies series, Sanju Samson and the Indian squad will travel to New Zealand for an upcoming five-match T20I series beginning in five days.
