Chopra Slams Inconsistent Team Strategy Regarding Samson

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has launched a scathing critique of the Indian team management's handling of wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson.Chopra expressed his strong disapproval of the constant shuffling of Samson's batting position and his subsequent omission from the playing eleven, labeling the strategy as "playing games" with the player's careerChopra's comments came after Samson was first moved from his opening slot to the middle order to accommodate Shubman Gill's return to the T20 squad. After a brief stint in the new role, he was dropped in favor of Jitesh Sharma.The cricketer-turned-commentator questioned the logic behind these decisions, especially considering Samson's strong performances as an opener.On his YouTube channel, Chopra highlighted that since the last T20 World Cup, Samson has been India's third-highest run-scorer in the format. He pointed out Samson's success at the top of the order, including three centuries in the previous calendar year "You played him, the team won the Asia Cup, and we clapped," Chopra remarked, questioning the decision to drop Samson after a single failure in a new batting position.The former opener expressed his bewilderment at the management's approach. "You sent him at No. 3 in Melbourne. Surprise, but we say okay sir, but then you dropped him," he stated. “Now I don't understand if I should say 'okay sir' again, because it is not understandable what we are trying to do.” Chopra's pointed remarks have amplified the debate over providing players with a consistent and defined role to build confidence and maximize their potential.