Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his preferred squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. Ashwin notably included veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar while excluding prominent players like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson from his selection.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed his preferred squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, categorizing players into 'Yes', 'Maybe', and 'No'. Notably, veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was a 'Yes' pick, while Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were excluded from his squad.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized the Indian team management for excluding Rajat Patidar from the T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series, despite India's seven-wicket victory in the opening match. Vihari highlighted Patidar's strong IPL performances and leadership, questioning the squad's balance with numerous left-handed batters and the omission of experienced players like Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson.
Former India opener Abhinav Mukund announced his 15-man squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran Rohit Sharma but omitting Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is now just one rating point behind the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson revealed his initial disbelief at Rohit Sharma's encouraging words after being dropped from the playing XI during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Despite disappointment, Samson underwent self-reflection, eventually returning to form and becoming the Player of the Tournament as India won on home soil.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif criticized the team's management for their handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson following a 0-4 T20I series defeat to England. England's victory also saw them replace India as the top-ranked T20I side.
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif slammed the team's management for their handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson following a 0-4 T20I series defeat to England. England's dominant victory also saw them replace India as the No. 1 ranked T20I side.
Sanju Samson's childhood coach, Biju George, has criticized selectors for dropping Samson from the Zimbabwe T20I squad despite his crucial role in the T20 World Cup win. George called the decision 'ridiculous' and a 'recurring pattern' of unfair treatment.
Sanju Samson's childhood coach, Biju George, expressed heartbreak over the wicketkeeper-batter's exclusion from the India squad for the Zimbabwe T20Is, citing his crucial role in the T20 World Cup triumph and a consistent IPL season. George criticized the selectors for a perceived unfair treatment and a recurring pattern of dropping Samson despite match-winning performances.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif expressed disappointment over Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma being appointed captain and vice-captain, stating they don't deserve guaranteed spots in the playing XI and their selection led to Sanju Samson's exclusion. Kaif questioned the decision, noting it's unusual for a player to return to the T20I side directly as captain.
Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for an unchanged Indian playing XI in the 4th T20I against England, prioritizing stability despite recent losses and calls for Sanju Samson's inclusion. He believes the young batting unit will improve with experience.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin advocates for an unchanged playing XI in the fourth T20I against England, emphasizing stability despite Sanju Samson's omission and the team's poor form. Ashwin believes this approach sends a strong message and fosters security within the squad, even if Samson misses out again.
Ravichandran Ashwin slammed selectors for dropping Sanju Samson from the T20I squad for the Zimbabwe tour, calling it 'just unfair'. He warned that frequent team changes create player insecurity and harm India's T20 setup.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir clarified Sanju Samson's absence from India's T20I side, stating the wicketkeeper-batter has received clarity on his role. Despite Samson's past contributions, current form influences selection, and players must earn their place. This comes after India's record 125-run defeat to England.
Ravichandran Ashwin expressed concern over Sanju Samson's sudden fall in India's T20I team, questioning if social media and outside pressure are influencing selection. Samson was dropped after poor scores, with Ashwin suggesting a reshuffle and criticizing the potential impact of external narratives on team decisions.
Sanju Samson, Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup, has been excluded from India's squad for the Zimbabwe series. This decision, following captain Suryakumar Yadav's exclusion, is attributed to Samson's inconsistency despite recent strong performances. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emergence is also a key factor.
Sanju Samson has been excluded from the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Ishan Kishan will be the primary wicketkeeper, with Prabhsimran Singh earning a maiden call-up. Selectors aim to provide more opportunities to young players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Sanju Samson has been excluded from India's T20I squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe due to a poor run of form. Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member team, which includes maiden call-ups for Ashok Sharma and Yash Thakur.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes it's premature to consider 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a replacement for Sanju Samson in India's T20I team. Karim backed Samson's strong performances and emphasized allowing Sooryavanshi to develop without comparisons, despite his impressive IPL 2026 season.
Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik supports Sanju Samson despite his recent poor form in T20Is against England and Ireland, urging patience over calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Karthik also commented on India's decision to bat first in overcast conditions, attributing it to a 'hangover' from their Ireland series defeat, and praised captain Shreyas Iyer's half-century.
Ireland's India-origin pacer Jai Moondra praises teenage Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, urging age not to hinder his international aspirations, as Sooryavanshi's name surfaces for potential selection following India's T20I loss to Ireland.
India's T20I series loss to Ireland intensifies calls for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's debut, pressuring Sanju Samson, who failed to impress in the opener, with Sanjay Manjrekar noting Samson must be cautious with Sooryavanshi 'breathing down his neck'
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricketers like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli and tennis stars Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz, respectively. He also reflected on India's World Cup successes and the team's respect for Australia.
India's Sanju Samson compares cricket icons MS Dhoni (to Roger Federer) and Virat Kohli (to Carlos Alcaraz), reflects on India's recent World Cup wins, and acknowledges Australia's legacy ahead of their T20 World Cup match.
