Change of environment helps Sanju Samson blossom
A move back to Kerala from Delhi helped young batsman Sanju Samson foster his talent and growth, where he ultimately gained the attentions of various teams in the IPL
16-Apr-2013
After being snubbed on the Delhi circuit, Sanju Samson's father, Vishwanath, decided to move his family back to his native Kerala in order to provide an environment which would best nurture the innate cricketing talent his son embodied. The move proved fruitful as Sanju went from strength to strength, ultimately gaining attention from then Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan, to his current post at Rajasthan Royals. Nihal Koshie in The Indian Express charts the youngster's progress and the sacrifices his family made in order for him to succeed.
"Compared to other batsmen Sanju picks the line and length much earlier and hence is in position earlier. He was so talented that the pace bowlers would bowl at him with synthetic cricket balls from 15 yards. First they would bowl from 22 yards, then 18 and then finally 15 and even then he was in position early to play the stroke," George said of his 'exceptionally talented' ward, who has represented his state in all age-group tournaments, including the Under-25, and was also part of India's Under-19 Asia Cup squad.