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Firstpost29-01-2026, 15:17

Chahal, Patel Urge Gambhir to Drop Sanju Samson for Ishan Kishan in T20Is

  • Yuzvendra Chahal and Parthiv Patel advocate for Sanju Samson's removal from the T20I playing XI.
  • They suggest replacing Samson with Ishan Kishan due to Samson's recent low scores (16, 10, 0, 24) against New Zealand.
  • Patel emphasizes playing Kishan as the main wicketkeeper-batter in the final T20I and warm-up matches for T20 World Cup 2026 preparation.
  • Chahal states that after 10-12 years of international cricket, pressure is not an excuse for Samson's consistent failures.
  • The experts believe a change is imminent with the T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, potentially involving Shreyas Iyer or Tilak Varma if fit.

Why It Matters: Cricket experts Chahal and Patel strongly recommend dropping Sanju Samson for Ishan Kishan in T20Is.

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