{
  "id": 7599965,
  "title": "'Why no one understands his position': Ashwin has one big question about Sanju Samson’s India future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/why-no-one-understands-his-position-ashwin-has-one-big-question-about",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T17:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-no-one-understands-position-174600534.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed concern over Sanju Samson's unstable position in the Indian cricket team. Ashwin believes that Samson's career has been marked by a series of ups and downs, which have likely taken a toll on his mental well-being. Samson made his international debut in 2014 but has never been granted a permanent spot in the team across formats. Despite showcasing his talent and delivering exceptional performances, such as in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Samson has often found himself being dropped from the squad. Ashwin notes that Samson's struggles are particularly evident when he excels, as he faces criticism for being inconsistent, and when he fails, he is subjected to additional pressure. The cricketer's situation has become even more complex due to the comparison with young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, further complicating his already unstable career trajectory.",
  "summary": "Ravichandran Ashwin voiced his worries regarding Sanju Samson's unpredictable international journey. Despite showing immense talent during significant tournaments, Samson has had difficulty securing a stable position in the team. His path since 2014 has been both arduous and mentally exhausting. Ashwin noted the burdensome comparisons and public scrutiny that Samson contends with, stressing that…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "'Why no one understands his position': Ashwin on Sanju Samson’s future",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/why-no-one-understands-his-position-ashwin-on-sanju-samsons-future",
        "published": "2026-09-15T12:16:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}