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Pujara said Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma because the experienced batter is at his peak and still has years left at the top level.
Gautam Gambhir admitted that selecting 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Sanju Samson was his toughest decision as India coach.
Gambhir admitted the selection call over Samson and Sooryavanshi was his toughest as India coach.
Jayasuriya says Sooryavanshi needs regular games to fulfil his potential.
Subramaniam Badrinath advocates for CSK to keep Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain ahead of mega auction in 2027.
Gautam Gambhir called dropping Sanju Samson for the England series his toughest coaching call and told Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to wait his turn.
Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball century powered India to a 127-run win and a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan.
Sanju Samson scored 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan, his second consecutive strong performance as opener, yet his long-term place in the Indian T20I side remains uncertain.
Gautam Gambhir said Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must wait for his India opportunity behind established performers like Sanju Samson.
Samson says healthy internal competition with Sooryavanshi strengthens the team while external noise requires mental management.
Srikkanth said the team management is sending wrong signals by dropping Sooryavanshi after strong performances at every level.
Srikkanth's comments highlight the ongoing debate over India's opening combination despite Abhishek's match-winning knock.
Iyer's comments suggest India may experiment with their opening combination in the final match.
Samson and Abhishek Sharma's powerplay assault set up a comfortable chase after Reddy's three wickets restricted Afghanistan.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's 3 for 24 and Sanju Samson's 57 led India to a seven-wicket win that sealed the series 2-0.
Sanju Samson said he deals with external criticism by switching off his Wi-Fi after scoring 57 off 22 balls in the second T20I against Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi again omitted as India seal series with seven-wicket win in Delhi.
Kris Srikkanth questioned India's decision to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the inconsistent selection sends wrong signals to young players.
Samson keeps his place while Sooryavanshi waits for a debut.
Samson scores 10 as questions grow over selection ahead of Sooryavanshi.
Dinesh Karthik has questioned Sanju Samson's inconsistent place in India's T20I plans despite his T20 World Cup 2026 heroics.
India left 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the XI despite his recent form, choosing Sanju Samson to open with Abhishek Sharma.
Shreyas Iyer admitted the selection call between Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was tight for the Afghanistan series opener.
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