Vihari questions different rules for Abhishek, Samson
Hanuma Vihari questioned contrasting treatment of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson in India's team selection.
Abhishek Sharma has managed only one half-century since India's T20 World Cup triumph, with four consecutive single-digit scores in his last six innings.
Sanju Samson was dropped after five low scores, then returned to become Player of the Tournament in the World Cup.
Vihari noted Abhishek's highest score in five World Cup matches is 16, while Samson scored fifties in all three matches he played.
Vihari stated, 'Why different rules for different players?' citing Samson's high-pressure match-winning ability.
Story angle
Center-left
Mostly straight facts, with a light progressive or opposition-friendly tilt.
About how the story is framed, not whether the facts are true.
Hindustan Times
Center-left
Mixed factuality
