Sanju Samson not batting enough at number five and six doesn’t mean he can’t do the job there, said India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday while expressing confidence in the Kerala dasher’s ability ahead of the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan.
With Shubman Gill’s entry, Samson, who has enjoyed most success as an opener, has been squeezed into a playing XI, where skipper Suryakumar Yadav and the stylish Tilak Varma have scored most runs at No. 3 and 4. “See, Sanju has not batted a lot at No. 5 or 6. But that doesn’t mean that he can’t do it. Sanju is a good enough player to bat at any number. So, according to the requirement of the team, captain and head coach will decide. And he is more than happy to bat at any number,” Kotak told reporters.
The marquee game between the traditional rivals is scheduled here on Sunday. “If you look at our batting line-up, everyone is capable of going in at any number and finish the match. Although we have four-five such aggressive players, the head coach or captain can decide according to the situation. Everyone is prepared to bat at any number. Sanju, in the last match, he would have batted at number 5. In the next match, he can bat at any number,” Kotak added.
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