R. Ashwin: Play Sanju Samson at No. 3 in 2nd T20, Tilak Varma could be dropped.

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News18•10-12-2025, 23:52
R. Ashwin: Play Sanju Samson at No. 3 in 2nd T20, Tilak Varma could be dropped.
- •R. Ashwin sparked controversy with his statements ahead of the 2nd T20 between India and South Africa.
- •Ashwin advocated for Sanju Samson to play, specifically at number three against spin, after Samson was benched in the first T20.
- •He suggested that if Samson plays at number three, Tilak Varma might be dropped, as Suryakumar Yadav is captain.
- •Ashwin also praised Hardik Pandya's strong comeback performance (59 runs, 1 wicket) in the first T20 after his injury.
Why It Matters: Ashwin's call for Sanju Samson sparks team selection debate for IND vs SA.
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