Vijay Hazare Trophy | Sanju Samson smashes fastest double-century by an Indian in List A cricket

Having shattered so many records, he propelled Kerala to a mammoth score of 377 from their 50 overs, having strung together a partnership of 338. In a brutal display of power-hitting, Samson struck 21 fours and 10 sixes en route his maiden double-ton, thwarting each and every Goa bowler out of the park.

It's an unbelievable coincidence that Samson's performances have come at a time when India are in need of a proper wicket-keeper batsman after Rishabh Pant failed to capitalize on his chances in the recent ODI and T20 matches. Pant burst onto the scene with Test centuries in England and Australia, but failed to capitalize on the opportunities that were given to him during the ODIs and also while batting at number four in the World Cup. He has often been heavily criticized for his rash shot selection and despite having assurance from the team management to play his natural game, he has failed to deliver the goods.

With Saha now the preferred choice in whites and Sanju Samson impressing one and all with his temperament and technique, it will be interesting to see whether Rishabh Pant will be backed to start in the playing eleven again in any of the three formats.