Rahane Backs Sanju Samson Amidst Poor Form, Urges Trust Ahead of T20 World Cup

• Ajinkya Rahane advocates for continued support for Sanju Samson despite his struggles in the India-New Zealand T20I series.
• Samson has scored only 16 runs in three games, including a golden duck in the Guwahati T20I, raising concerns before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
• Rahane believes the team management and captain Suryakumar Yadav will back Samson, emphasizing the need to support quality players during tough times.
• He advises against comparing Samson to Abhishek Sharma, who has been performing exceptionally, and encourages Samson to play with freedom.
• With the series sealed, India faces a decision on whether to continue with Samson or give Shreyas Iyer an opportunity in the upcoming Vizag T20I.

Why It Matters: Ajinkya Rahane urges India to trust Sanju Samson, not compare him to Abhishek Sharma, ahead of T20 World Cup.