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'There shouldn’t be any questions': Pujara comes out in support of Samson ahead of 2nd T20I

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has urged the national team leadership to maintain complete confidence in wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson despite his recent string of low scores. Ahead of the second match of the five-game series against the West Indies, Pujara argued that Samson possesses proven match-winning pedigree and requires guaranteed backing rather than scrutiny over his place in the starting eleven.

India currently holds a 1-0 lead following an eight-wicket victory in the opening fixture, and Pujara suggested that management should shield the struggling batsman from pressure while keeping young contender Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting patiently for his turn. Additionally, Pujara addressed opening batter Abhishek Sharma, dismissing concerns over his form after a dismissal against spin in the series opener and attributing the exit to a momentary lapse in shot selection.

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