Kishan vs Samson: Who Leads the Race for India's Wicketkeeper Spot?

• Former India opener Aakash Chopra highlights Ishan Kishan's excellent form in the New Zealand T20I series and Sanju Samson's recent underwhelming performances.
• Ishan Kishan had a stellar Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025/26 season, leading Jharkhand to their first-ever title.
• Samson has struggled in the New Zealand T20I series, scoring only 16 runs in three matches, including a golden duck in the third T20I.
• Kishan has been impressive, accumulating 112 runs in three games, including a blazing cameo of 28 runs off 13 balls.
• Chopra suggests selectors may need to choose between Samson and Kishan, especially with Tilak Varma's potential return.

Why It Matters: Ishan Kishan's strong form puts him ahead of Sanju Samson in the race for India's wicketkeeper-batsman spot.