Sanju Samson
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After winning the toss, skipper Shreyas Iyer, who’s won every coin flip so far on this tour, said Sanju Samson and Suryansh Shedge have replaced Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Washington Sundar in the playing eleven.
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With Shreyas Iyer chosen to lead a transitional side packed with maiden call-ups, several marquee IPL players - Sanju Samson, Rajat Patidar, Shubman Gill and others - from different teams have been left out of India's T20I squad for the Zimbabwe tour.
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Indian captain Shreyas Iyer achieved a unique milestone during his fighting unbeaten knock in the 4th T20I against England in Bristol.
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With England having clinched the five-match T20I, the 5th T20I at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on July 11 offers Team India a chance to experiment, restore confidence, and address selection debates heading into future assignments. Here's India's predicted playing XI for 5th T20I:
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Parthiv Patel believes the decision to drop Sanju Samson from India's playing XI in the ongoing T20I series against England was driven more by emotion than logic.
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The livestream of the fourth T20I between India and England will be available on the JioHotstar app and website. England is leading the series 2-0 with 1st T20I washed out.
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India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson recalled giving Kolkata Knight Riders trials at just 14 in front of Sourav Ganguly and John Buchanan, describing the experience as "surreal" while crediting coach Biju George for shaping his early career. Speaking on JioStar's Superstars, Samson also reflected on his family's move from Delhi to Kerala and said his parents' sacrifices motivated him to make every opportunity count.
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Furthermore, the head coach noted that the blame cannot be pinned on the young opener alone. Despite the roster shuffle, Gambhir reassured the media that the communication lines regarding Samson's current standing within the T20I framework remain fully open.
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The Indian team management appears set for tactical tweaks in the third T20 International at Trent Bridge, particularly in the bowling department, to counter England's aggressive batting on what is expected to be a high-scoring venue. Here's India's predicted playing XI for 3rd T20I vs England:
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Sanju Samson, the star wicket-keeper batter, has been left out of India's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series in Zimbabwe later in July.
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Ambati Rayudu acknowledged the excitement surrounding Vaibhav Suryavanshi's debut but reminded fans of Sanju Samson's achievements in India's recent T20 World Cup triumph.
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The team leadership decided to sideline Samson following a string of three consecutive low scores, subsequently handing his position in the playing order to the exceptionally gifted young prodigy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. This sudden omission came as a surprise to many, especially considering that Samson had played multiple critical roles during India's victorious campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026.
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Sanju Samson had a breakthrough year by hitting three consecutive fifties to help take India to T20 World Cup glory at home earlier this year and became Player of the Tournament but he hasn’t been at his best lately.
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Cheteshwar Pujara has backed Sanju Samson to retain his place in India's T20I side, saying the wicketkeeper-batter deserves a longer run despite calls to include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The former India batter also praised captain Shreyas Iyer's composed knock in the first T20I against England, calling it the perfect innings under pressure.
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The 'biggest'Indian Premier League (IPL) trade is judged by a mix of cash involved, the retained salaries of players in swaps, star power, and overall league impact. Here's the definitive top 10 biggest trade deals in IPL history:
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Sanju Samson broke MS Dhoni's 13-year-old record to create history during the high-stakes IPL 2026 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
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With both teams desperate for points to secure IPL 2026 playoff berth, CSK faces a severe squad injury crisis, making team selection a tactical jigsaw puzzle. However, the biggest talking point hovering over the Chepauk remains MS Dhoni's availability for the high-stakes clash.
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Sanju Samson has reportedly emerged as a top contender to become the next T20I captain of the Indian men’s cricket team. According to a report in Dainik Jagran, Suryakumar Yadav's tenure as T20I captain is under review following a dip in personal form and the team’s evolving strategic needs. While Shreyas Iyer has been touted as a frontrunner, Samson's sensational performance for India at Men's T20 World Cup 2026 as well as for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing IPL 2026 has shifted the momentum in his favor. Here are 7 key reasons why Samson could make an excellent successor to Suryakumar Yadav as India's white-ball T20I captain:
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In CSK's five victories, he has amassed 362 runs across 5 innings with an average of 181. Samson has joined an elite list of players who have scored the highest aggregate runs against a single opponent during the league stage of an IPL season.
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Despite having already recorded two centuries in the 2026 season, Samson finished just short of another hundred. The cricketer attributed his current success to fundamental discipline and confidence in his instinctive play.
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Sanju Samson anchored the run chase with composure and class against Delhi Capitals, hitting seven fours and six maximums to take CSK home with 15 balls to spare.
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Sanju Samson etched his name into IPL folklore by scoring an unbeaten 101 off just 54 balls for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23. With this impressive knock, Samson has already equaled the record for the most centuries for the CSK franchise in IPL history. Here is the list of players with the most hundreds for CSK in IPL history:
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