Sanju Samson opens up on losing opening spot. (Photo: BCCI)
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Moneycontrol20-12-2025, 16:46

Samson's Strong Comeback: Secures Opener Spot After Gill's T20 WC Omission

  • Sanju Samson opened for India in the 5th T20I vs South Africa due to Shubman Gill's injury, scoring 37 off 22 balls.
  • His knock helped India win by 30 runs and secure the series 3-1.
  • Samson emphasized understanding team management's goals and good relations with Surya and Gautam Gambhir.
  • Shubman Gill's omission from the T20 World Cup squad solidified Samson's position as an opener.
  • Samson boasts impressive T20I opener stats: 559 runs in 18 innings, 3 hundreds, average ~33, SR 178.02.

Why It Matters: Sanju Samson capitalized on Shubman Gill's absence, securing his T20 opener spot with a strong performance.

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