Sanju Samson should have been in squad for Asia Cup in place of KL Rahul: Danish Kaneria

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has claimed that India should have taken Sanju Samson instead of KL Rahul for the Asia Cup.

Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has claimed that Sanju Samson should have been in the squad instead of KL Rahul as the latter is just coming back from an injury and needs to get back to form.

Rahul recently returned to the Indian team and was made the captain for the recently-concluded Zimbabwe tour. The 30-year-old has been included in the Asia Cup squad and was appointed as the vice-captain.

Speaking to Cricketnext.com, as quoted by the Hindustan Times, Kaneria said that Rahul is returning from an injury and is going early for the Asia Cup.

The former Pakistan cricketer also said that India should have taken Samson instead and should have allowed Rahul time to get back into form.

“KL Rahul was coming from a big injury and then he went to Zimbabwe, and now he is going into Asia Cup squad so early. India have Sanju Samson type of a player who’s been doing so well. He is a fantastic cricketer and he’s been playing beautifully. Samson didn’t get consistent opportunities to play for team India. He was in and out of the squad and now he is getting opportunities because Rahul Dravid knows him so well, and he knows, what a talent he is."

“In such a case, Sanju Samson should have got the opportunity of playing in the Asia Cup and KL Rahul should have been given some time so that he can focus on T20 World Cup to be played in Australia. In Australia, there will be buoyant tracks and KL Rahul loves that kind of a track.