Sanju Samson's Form Woes: Rahane Advises Against Imitation, Kishan Rises

• Sanju Samson is struggling with poor form, raising concerns for Team India ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
• Former Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane advises Samson to focus on his own strengths instead of imitating Abhishek Sharma's aggressive batting.
• Samson's recent statistics are dismal, with only 104 runs in his last 9 innings as opener at an average of 11.55, including a golden duck in the third T20I against New Zealand.
• Rahane highlights Samson's weakness against fast bowlers and the pressure he faces trying to match aggressive partners like Abhishek Sharma.
• Ishan Kishan's consistent strong performances, including leading Jharkhand to a title and quick international innings, are putting pressure on Samson's position as first-choice wicketkeeper.

Why It Matters: Sanju Samson's poor form and attempts to imitate others are jeopardizing his T20 World Cup spot as Ishan Kishan shines.