Samson Dropped from T20 World Cup Squad? Suryakumar's Mid-Match Decision Sparks Debate

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News18•01-02-2026, 05:16
Samson Dropped from T20 World Cup Squad? Suryakumar's Mid-Match Decision Sparks Debate
- •Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup spot is in doubt after poor form in the T20 series against New Zealand, scoring only 6 runs in the last match.
- •He was removed from wicketkeeping duties mid-match, with Ishan Kishan taking over after scoring a century.
- •Ishan Kishan scored a spectacular 103 runs off 42 balls, including 10 sixes and 6 fours, making a strong comeback after injury.
- •Captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir's decision to replace Samson with Kishan as wicketkeeper has drawn fan reactions.
- •Samson's consistent failures in the series raise significant questions about his inclusion in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Why It Matters: Sanju Samson's poor form and mid-match wicketkeeping replacement by Ishan Kishan jeopardize his T20 World Cup spot.
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