Samson’s father, Viswanath revealed that when KCA had tried to destroy Samson’s career before, Dravid had intervened and had even called the wicketkeeper-batter to comfort him
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson and his father Viswananth have both been in the headlines for their ongoing stand-off with the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA).
Samson’s father, Viswanath, accused KCA of trying to end his son’s career and recalled how Rahul Dravid played a key role in not letting that happen. Viswanath revealed that when KCA was disregarding Samson, Dravid had intervened and had even told Samson that people were jealous of him.
“I will tell you one incident about Rahul Dravid. When KCA had tried to disregard Sanju and destroy his career, Dravid ji had interfered in the matter. Wherever Sanju is at today, he owes it to Rahul Dravid. I have not forgotten anyone who has given us warmth and generosity. When action was being taken against Samson, they had given up his kit and everything else. Then, one day, we were all sad and sitting at home when Sanju got a call from Rahul sir. Sanju was overjoyed. He picked up the phone crying. The mood in the house was sombre,” Samson Viswanath said on Sports Today.
“After keeping down the phone, he told me ‘it was Rahul sir’. He said ‘Sanju, I understand all that is happening with you. They are all jealous of you. Tu chinta mat kar (Don’t worry). Don’t get your morale down. I have taken care of it. You keep training and get ready for NCA’. He operated at a level higher than the KCA and took Sanju under his wings,” Viswanath added.
Samson recently featured in India’s clash against England at the Eden Gardens and played a decent cameo of 26 runs from 20 deliveries. He will be looking to improve on his performance from the first match in the second T20I which will be played in Chennai on January 25.
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