Colombo: The Indian team will want Sanju Samson to translate his phenomenal talent into a consistent show when they try to complete the T20 international against Sri Lanka by winning the second match on Tuesday.
After defeating Sri Lanka Hollow by 38 running at the opening meeting, Indians could not ring in a combination of winners except the team’s management decided to rest Prithvi Shaw and Yadav Suryakumar, who prepared to connect with the red ball of the team in England.
However, it is hoped that both will at least play tomorrow and can rest for the last match after India has sealed the series.
In the event of an alternative plan, Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad might get appearance rather than Pandey Manish which is not formed.
But on Tuesday, there will be a focus on Samson, which is always rated high and as “the next big thing” but has been flattered to cheat in Indian jersey in all the possibilities he gets.
An average of 13.75 in eight matches with sufficient opportunities for the bat at the top order not reading well for Samson during the Indian cricket talent cabinet overflowing with wealth.
Rishabh pants have left it far behind in terms of performance and Ishan Kishan, in most likely he gets, does not endanger his reputation.
With KL Rahul also the choice of wicketkeeping at White-Ball Cricket, a high time that Kerala man justified the performance of faith by the Indian cricket system.
Samson and NCA Director Rahul Dravid, who has invested a lot in the ex ability, wants his people to do more than some amazing closing drive or flick six Bowlers quickly.
This series will be Samson’s last chance to impress for some time if he fails to get a significant score in the next two matches.
Another small concern for the team is a form of a pandya hardik bat that has tapered a little in the last game.
The bowling was steady but he was not near what he was headed for Pacer Skiddy before his back operation.
The Indian bowling put up a fantastic show during the first match and Yuzvendra Chahal wanted to do Encore with Varun Chakravarthy also struggling for the Spinner Wrist slot.
In fact, with more than 20 players it should be chosen for the T20 World Cup in the UAE, both Chakravarthy and Chahal can be in the squad.
For Sri Lanka, the T20 series is a harder test than ODI because they do not have enforcers, who can take the game with a consistent big hit.
Charith Asalanka did try to put pressure on India during the knock, but the lack of the Shanaka Dasun Team during the crucial phase of the game was exposed when they lost six goals for 15 run on Monday.
The silver layer will certainly be a pause of Wanindu Hasaranga which has caused some problems for Indians to save Suryakumar, who have been in the main form.
Team (From): India: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikwad, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (goalkeeper), Sanju Samson (goalkeeper Wicket), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar , K Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-Captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Dhananjaya de Silva, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa , Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashen Airport, Minod Bhukaka, Birth of Air, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya, Shiran Fernando, Ishan Jayarate, Ishan Jayarate, Dhananjaya, Praveen Jayawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha , Birth of Kumara, Isuru Udana.
The match starts at 8pm.