Sanju Samson has been around for a while, and he is highly regarded by various cricket analysts and pundits. However, for some reason, the wicketkeeper-batter has been unable to demonstrate his ability at the highest level. Since making his T20I debut in 2015, the 27-year-old has only played 13 T20Is and one ODI, with no half-centuries to his name.

On the other hand, he has been a revelation for Rajasthan Royals of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, the right-handed batter has racked up a lot of runs and led RR to a lot of memorable victories. He was even chosen RR's captain last year as a result of this. In response to Samson's peculiar circumstance, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested the youngster to take a page from Virat Kohli's book and regularly score.

In the past, the RR skipper has also been accused of losing his rhythm and not delivering consistently. Despite Shastri's belief that the 27-year-old has matured, he highlighted areas where Samson still has to improve. Samson's ability to play too many shots, according to the former all-rounder, has been his nemesis at times.

In an interview with ESPNcricinfo, Shastri stated that he has observed a sense of tranquilly in Samson this season. Shastri simply thinks he'll have a terrific season this year. He feels he will be a lot more consistent this season. Samson has got a side around him that will make him feel relaxed and continue to play his natural game which is to attack and he can score, according to the former Indian head coach.

Meanwhile, against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Samson was dismissed for eight runs on Tuesday. Shastri was not amused and ordered that the batter be consistent.

He has been around for a long time. You cannot make that same mistake after 10 years and get out at 20-25. You will have a coach that will come and bang it down your head,” he added.

Shastri then used Kohli as an example, advising Samson to emulate the seasoned batter's T20 cricket mantra. When it comes to learning from the former Indian captain, Shastri wants Samson to read the opposition a little better before choosing his shots. Which shots will be more profitable, and he'll be able to predict that from that particular bowler.

The recently retired head coach further stated that this is where Kohli is significantly more mature, disciplined, and in command, that leads to higher scores more often than not. Showing faith in the Kerala wicketkeeper-batter, Shastri said that Sanju will get there if he can incorporate that into his game, reading the opponent a little more than just seeing it and hitting it because he has the ability to take off.

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