- By James Kuanal
- Sun, 08 Dec 2019 07:23 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
New Delhi | Jagran Sports Desk: The second T20I between India and West Indies is being held at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Though, local boy Sanju Samson didn't feature in the game, he had something to get excited about. As soon as he entered the stadium, the entire crowd started chanting his name. For a moment, everyone was surprised whether it was him or Virat Kohli. Here's how Twitterati reacted:
Cheers from the crowd in Thiruvananthapuram reserved for their very own @IamSanjuSamson #TeamIndia #INDvWI @Paytm pic.twitter.com/8zJSQZ2LeR
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 8, 2019
Huge cheer around the stadium as a player walks out in training gear.. No, it isn't Virat Kohli. It is Sanju Samson!
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) December 8, 2019
Sanju Samson Gets Hero's Welcome Ahead Of 2nd T20 In Stadium But Not Select In Playing 11 Why...?@BCCI @ICC @rajasthanroyals @IamSanjuSamson @cricketaakash #HallaBol #RoyalsFamily #RR
— Bhavdeep Kumar (@Bhavdeep45) December 8, 2019
If you are Not giving chance for sanju Samson on his home stadium,
— Proud Mallu (@Proud_mallu) December 8, 2019
Why the hell u people added him in the squad
For just to distribute water bottle and watch match before his beloved ones,
Total disrespect to a talented player like #SanjuSamson https://t.co/rrJTD6wtmF
Sanju Samson deserves a chance.#INDvWI
— Sanyo (@sanyoshetty) December 8, 2019
The 25-year-old had made his debut in 2015, the only match in which he has featured for India. He has been part of the squad for quite some time now but yet to feature in a contest. Sanju has been a household name in India owing his performances in IPL.
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In the match, West Indies won the toss and opted to field first. India is leading the series 1-0 after registering six wicket win the T20I opener held in Hyderabad.