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“Happy Retirement, Samson”: Fans Criticize Sanju For Another Duck In The IND vs SL 3rd T20I

“Happy Retirement, Samson”: Fans Criticize Sanju For Another Duck In The IND vs SL 3rd T20I

India and Sri Lanka were locked up in a tough tussle in the 3rd T20I. But you never know when IPLCricBet will get you a juicy news update about cricket. And while India scored a straight 3-0 win against Sri Lanka, there was something else going behind the star victory. Sanju Samson has booked another duck and netizens are going all out to troll him for it.

Why Are Fans Bashing Sanju Samson For The Duck?

India’s top wicketkeeper-batsman, Sanju Samson, continued his rough patch in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka. He got dismissed for a 4 – ball duck in the final game at Kandy’s Pallekele International Stadium.

Details about the situation for Sanju Samson’s duck

India had already secured its position with 2 victories in the 2 games. So, the team decided to give Rishabh Pant a rest and provide Sanju Samson with the opportunity to prove his worth.

However, this Kerala – born player could not live up to the hype and expectations. He was soon dismissed for a duck by Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Sri Lanka’s right – arm seamer.

“Happy Retirement, Samson”: fans mock Sanju Samson severely

After Sanju Samson’s performance in the final T20I match against Sri Lanka, cricket fans poured out their feelings and frustrations online. Right after Samson was dismissed on the second – to – last ball of the third over. Fans took to the social media platform X (previously Twitter) to fan out the flames of tweets and memes. And we wouldn’t be the best IPL match prediction site if we didn’t tell you their reactions!

Fans’ reactions on X about Sanju Samson’s duck in the final T20I game

Some X handles anticipated this as Samson’s last game in India colors while others mocked him for constantly delivering inconsistent performances. We compiled a list of some of the best reactions online.

@Shebas_10dulkar: Happy Retirement Sanju Samson

@TukTuk_Academy: Huge improvement from Sanju Samson after getting out on Golden Duck in last match, Today he played 3 more balls and then gone for Duck🥵🔥

@chinmayshah28: Sanju Samson – The guy who never utilised his talent 🥲👍(along with a meme that said “Mai Sanju Samson kasam khata hu kitne bhi chances mil jaay, run nhi banunga”)

@sagarcasm: Fans to Sanju Samson (along with a meme that said “Mohhabat 2 way hoti hai, aise mohabbat nahi chalti”)

@chinmayshah28: Well done Sanju Samson 👏👏 Enjoyed your every moment in international cricket Samson (along with a picture depicting Sanju being carried on the shoulders of players Virat and Harbhajan)

Wrapping up with the results

Sri Lanka initially had a great start to the game after they chose to bowl first. The ace spinner Maheesh Theekshana dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10 runs. Sanju departed with a duck and Rinku and Suryakumar were dismissed by 1 and 8 runs respectively. The other players on the cricket IPL player list marked their own presence during the game and helped India secure this victory 3-0.

Also Read: Rinku Dubs The Death Bowling Partnership With Suryakumar During The 3rd T20I ” Khatron Ke Khiladi.”

Rajat Garg

Rajat Garg is a cricket aficionado and a prolific writer with a deep understanding of the game. With a background in journalism and a love for storytelling, Rajat has been covering the IPL for the past three years. His articles blend statistical analysis with compelling narratives, offering readers a comprehensive view of the cricketing world. Rajat's dedication to delivering accurate and engaging content has earned him a loyal readership. Outside of cricket, Rajat enjoys playing guitar and experimenting with photography.