Sanju Samson

Cheteshwar Pujara says Sanju Samson should have understood conditions better

Cheteshwar Pujara said Sanju Samson needed to read the conditions better before playing an aggressive shot in the third T20I against West Indies.

Ashwin says Sanju keeps Vaibhav out of India XI

Ravichandran Ashwin said Sanju Samson is doing enough to keep 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of India's T20I playing eleven after the third match against West Indies.

Gambhir visits Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of third West Indies T20I

Hope's 102* rewrites West Indies' T20 chase ceiling

Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 guided West Indies to their highest T20I chase and levelled the series against India.

Robin Singh backs competition between Samson and Sooryavanshi

Robin Singh supports keeping both Samson and Sooryavanshi in the squad, saying competition strengthens India's T20I opening options.

Gambhir’s backing of Samson tests whether sustained selection can still pay off in India’s T20 setup

Shane Watson criticised India’s frequent squad changes and praised Gautam Gambhir’s decision to persist with Sanju Samson after the batter’s 82 in Ranchi.

Mayank Yadav takes three wickets as India lose by six wickets

Mayank Yadav took three wickets in the powerplay as India lost the second T20I by six wickets in Ranchi; Gambhir urged the pacer to stick to his natural speed.

Why does Gambhir continue to back Samson despite calls for Sooryavanshi?

Gambhir's decision to back Samson over Sooryavanshi reflects a preference for proven experience.

Samson scores 82 in Ranchi to answer questions over his place

Samson answers critics with 82 as Sooryavanshi waits on the bench.

Fans question India decision to leave out Vaibhav Sooryavanshi again

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI for the second T20I in a row against the West Indies.

Sanju Samson scores 82 off 41 balls to end four-innings lean patch

Sanju Samson scored 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi, ending four consecutive low scores and matching Virat Kohli's record for the fastest Indian fifty against West Indies.

Sanju Samson equals Kohli's record for fastest India fifty against West Indies

Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford chase down 250 to level series

Hope's unbeaten 102 and Rutherford's 84 power West Indies to their highest T20I chase.

Shane Watson questions India's consistency under Gautam Gambhir

Shane Watson attributed India's inconsistent results to frequent changes in playing XI and batting order under Gautam Gambhir.

Shane Watson says India's inconsistency stems from Gambhir's batting order changes

Shai Hope scores unbeaten century as West Indies chase 250 against India

Prince Yadav in contention for second West Indies T20I

India could include fit-again pacer Prince Yadav for the second T20I against West Indies after Mayank Yadav proved expensive in Lucknow.

Pujara says no questions around Samson's place in XI

Pujara urged the team management to back Samson through his lean run and said the wicketkeeper-batter should not face pressure over his place.

Why is India holding back Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?

India is keeping 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the T20I side despite his prodigious talent at junior level.

Hanuma Vihari links Sanju Samson's lean form to competition for opening spot

Vihari believes competition from Sooryavanshi is adding pressure on Samson following his lean run since the World Cup.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impresses in nets as selection debate continues

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lights up nets in Ranchi while selectors stick with Sanju Samson for the second T20I against West Indies.

India keeps Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting for home T20I debut

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi remains on the bench as India prefer Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson for the West Indies T20Is.

Shubman Gill says he is not part of India T20I plans

Gill told reporters he is not in the T20I team when asked about India's Asian Games gold medal and the upcoming West Indies series.

Shimron Hetmyer run out for five after misfield in first T20I