'Why different rules?' - Abhishek's poor form sparks Samson debate
Former cricketer Hanuma Vihari has criticized the Indian cricket team's selection policy, questioning why Abhishek Sharma continues to be backed despite poor form while Sanju Samson was dropped. He argues that the selection criteria appear inconsistent and unfair to established performers.
Why it matters
It reflects broader debates regarding meritocracy and consistency in high-stakes professional sports management.
Hanuma Vihari has questioned Team India's decision to continue backing Abhishek Sharma despite his poor run of form in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe. The former India batter believes the selectors have applied different standards to Abhishek and Sanju Samson, especially after Samson lost his place despite performing well in major tournaments.Speaking on his YouTube channel, Vihari pointed out that Samson was dropped after a few poor games before the T20 World Cup but returned strongly to become one of India's standout performers. He said, "Before the World Cup, Sanju Samson did not perform in five games and lost his spot in the starting 11. He then made a comeback and became Player of the Tournament. In that same tournament, how many runs did Abhishek Sharma make?"He also highlighted Abhishek's recent numbers, saying, "In the UK series, apart from one fifty, there were no scores at all.
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