India's Batting Lineup Under Review: Samson Could Replace Abhishek, Tilak, Or Rinku
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India Considers Batting Shake-Up: Samson May Replace Abhishek, Tilak, or Rinku
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News18•23-02-2026, 11:32
India Considers Batting Shake-Up: Samson May Replace Abhishek, Tilak, or Rinku
•India's team management is considering dropping out-of-form batters Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, or Rinku Singh for the crucial Super 8 match against Zimbabwe.
•The trio has struggled in the T20 World Cup, impacting India's semi-final qualification chances after a 76-run defeat to South Africa.
•Abhishek Sharma, the top-ranked T20I batter, has scored only 15 runs in four innings, while Tilak Varma has 107 runs at a strike rate of 118.88.
•Rinku Singh, batting in the lower order, has only one double-digit score in five innings, facing challenges in a tough position.
•Sanju Samson is a strong contender to replace one of the struggling left-handers, offering a right-handed option at the top of the order.
