Ashwin Warns Team India: Don't Drop Sanju Samson for 3rd T20 vs NZ

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News18•25-01-2026, 12:59
Ashwin Warns Team India: Don't Drop Sanju Samson for 3rd T20 vs NZ
- •Ravichandran Ashwin cautioned Team India against dropping Sanju Samson for the crucial 3rd T20 against New Zealand.
- •Ashwin stated that dropping a player after one or two failures is a 'circus feat' and harms team stability and player confidence.
- •He emphasized that Samson's batting style is well-suited for New Zealand pitches, especially against short-pitched deliveries.
- •Despite Ishan Kishan's recent form, Ashwin believes Samson needs more consistent opportunities to prove his talent.
- •Ashwin advised against experimenting in the decisive match and urged the team to trust proven players, ignoring social media criticism.
Why It Matters: Ashwin advocates for consistent selection, urging Team India to back Sanju Samson despite recent failures.
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