Ex-chief selector defends Sanju Samson, criticizes Gambhir
MSK Prasad said it is premature to judge head coach Gautam Gambhir as key players Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah were absent during T20I losses to Ireland and England.
Prasad advised assessing Gambhir and the captain in the next full-strength T20I series with the whole side available.
Prasad criticized dropping Sanju Samson after a few low scores, calling him the best player in English conditions and a match-winner in the T20 World Cup.
Prasad expressed concern over the handling of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying he should have been introduced gradually rather than thrust into a high-pressure England series.
India lost the T20I series against Ireland 2-0 and England 4-0 during the tour.
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