‘Tried him at every position just so he can score runs’- Ex-Pak cricketer Danish Kaneria slams Indian board and Rishabh Pant

The debate about Sanju Samson and his diminishing opportunities in the team is getting stronger everyday. Every match that Rishabh Pant underperforms in, brings in a hail of comments from former cricketers and fans alike.

Similarly, former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has also opined on the debate between Pant and Sanju Samson. In the latest video released on his YouTube Channel, Kaneria has advised India to accept that Pant is not a white-ball cricketer.

“India should accept the fact that Rishabh Pant is not a white-ball cricketer. They have tried him at every position in the order, just so that he can score runs. But what about Sanju Samson? Did he do anything wrong by scoring 36 runs?,” Kaneria said on his Youtube channel. Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson featured in only one match in the entire New Zealand tour.

All this is very demoralizing for Sanju Samson- Danish Kaneria

The former spinner has compared Pant with Samson and has called for the latter’s inclusion in the team. “From fans to former players, everyone has expressed displeasure over this. All this is very demoralizing for Sanju Samson, as he is being treated like an average cricketer,” Kaneria added.

Pant failed massively with the bat against New Zealand as well as at the 20-20 World Cup. In his last 10 matches, Pant has produced scores of 3, 6, 6, 11, 15, and 10. Despite his poor performances, however, the southpaw continues to get chances in Team India. For example, he has now been selected for India’s ODI series against Bangladesh as well.

Apart from ODI, Pant also enjoys a permanent place in the Test team as well. India will play a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh starting on December 4^th.