In case there is an alternate plan then Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad might get a look-in. But, there will be focus on Samson, who has always been rated highly but has flattered to deceive in an India jersey in all the chances that he has got. 

An average of 13.75 across eight games with sufficient opportunity to bat in the top-order doesn’t bode well for Samson at a time when Indian cricket’s talent cupboard is overflowing with riches.

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Rishabh Pant has left him far behind in terms of performance and Ishan Kishan, in the limited chances that he has got, has done no harm to his reputation. With KL Rahul also being a wicketkeeping option in white-ball cricket, it is high time that the Kerala man justifies the show of faith by the Indian cricket system.

Last opportunity

Samson and NCA director Rahul Dravid, who has invested in the former’s abilities, would want his ward to do more than some breathtaking cover drives or flicked sixes off fast bowlers. This series will be Samson’s last chance to impress for some time in case he fails to get a significant score in the next two games.

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