Cheteshwar Pujara backs Sanju Samson to find form ahead of New Zealand tour

Former India cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara believes consistency in T20 cricket is overrated, particularly for top-order batsmen like Sanju Samson. Speaking on JioHotstar, Pujara noted that a single strong innings could restore Samson's form. India recently ended their T20I series against the West Indies in a 2-2 draw and is set to begin a multi-format tour in New Zealand. Pujara raised questions about whether both Samson and rookie Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could appear together in the squad, suggesting that conditions in New Zealand may favor all-rounders over multiple specialist batters. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar echoed Pujara’s sentiment, arguing that one impactful innings could quell criticism of Samson’s performance.

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