Delhi: Sanju Samson's father, Vishwanath Samson, has once again leveled allegations against the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA). He says that KCA people are jealous of Sanju. In this context, he also mentioned an old statement of Rahul Dravid. According to Vishwanath, Rahul Dravid once called and told that KCA is jealous of Sanju.

Sanju did not get a place in the Champions Trophy

Recently, when Sanju was not selected in the Kerala team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Vishwanath had expressed his displeasure at the KCA. Apart from this, Sanju was also not given a place in the Indian team for the Champions Trophy, due to which he was again angry. Now he has made a new allegation and has also included Rahul Dravid in this whole matter. Speaking to Sports Today, Vishwanath said that Rahul Dravid had told him that KCA is jealous of Sanju.

'Rahul Bhai had called'

Vishwanath told that when Sanju was only 11 years old, Rahul Dravid had saved his career. He said that when KCA tried to harm Sanju's career, Rahul Dravid had intervened in the matter. Whatever Sanju has achieved today has been possible only with the help of Rahul Dravid. Vishwanath also told that when action was taken against Sanju, Rahul Dravid had given him his kit.

Rahul Dravid saved Sanju's career

Vishwanath further told that one day he was sitting at home and the atmosphere was very sad. At that time, a call came from Rahul Dravid, in which he explained to Sanju that what he was feeling was right. Rahul Dravid said, “They are all jealous of you, but don't worry. I see. You prepare to go to NCA.” After this, KCA included Sanju in the team and his career got a new direction.

Great innings against England

Sanju Samson performed well in the first T20I match against England on Wednesday. Along with Abhishek Sharma, he gave a fast start to the team. Sanju made a partnership of 41 runs for the first wicket and scored 26 runs in 20 balls, which included four fours and a six. India won this match by seven wickets.

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