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‘Bat him at No. 3’: Former India batter makes strong case for Sanju Samson ahead of T20 World Cup | Cricket News

Ahmedabad: India’s Sanju Samson plays (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) NEW DELHI: With just 50 days to go for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Team India’s numbers no longer scream dominance, even if recent results offer some comfort.As defending champions, India began their post 2024 title run in ruthless fashion, winning…

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IND vs SA: Why Sanju Samson replaced Shubman Gill in India’s XI for Ahmedabad T20I | Cricket News

Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill NEW DELHI: India vice-captain Shubman Gill was not included in India’s playing XI for the fifth and final T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad on Friday.Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed at the toss that Gill was unavailable due to a “niggle”. Sanju Samson was selected in place of Gill. Curious case!…

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‘Pressure will pile’: Shubman Gill’s poor T20 form under scrutiny; ex-cricketer asks Sanju Samson to ‘be ready’ | Cricket News

South Africa’s players celebrate the wicket of India’s Shubman Gill during the second T20 International cricket match of series between India and South Africa, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, in New Chandigarh. (PTI Photo) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan said Shubman Gill is under pressure because of his recent poor form in T20Is….

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IND vs SA: ‘Why not Sanju Samson?’ – memes break internet as Shubman Gill flops again with golden duck in 2nd T20I | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Batter Shubman Gill’s lean patch in T20Is continued on Thursday as the opener was dismissed for a golden duck in the second T20I against South Africa in Mullanpur, triggering a wave of criticism and trolling on social media. Gill lasted only one delivery before Lungi Ngidi found his outside edge…

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IND vs SA: Pressure on Shubman Gill to deliver as team backs him to open over Sanju Samson | Cricket News

Shubman Gill. (Image: AP) MULLANPUR: Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma have grown up playing together and dominating with the bat in cricket grounds around Chandigarh. When they mark their guards in the second T20I against South Africa at the new PCA Stadium here in Mullanpur on Wednesday evening, they will face the onerous task of…

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‘Play Sanju Samson at No. 3’: R Ashwin sparks massive debate with surprise remark | Cricket News

Sanju Samson (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Sanju Samson once again found himself out of India’s playing XI, this time for the first T20I against South Africa, and the decision has raised fresh questions about where he stands in the team’s long-term plans. Despite his talent, Samson’s opportunities have dwindled ever since Shubman Gill cemented…

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End of road for Sanju Samson? Why Shubman Gill’s return in T20Is tilts wicketkeeper debate in Jitesh Sharma’s favour | Cricket News

Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma What began as a trial during the closing games of the Australia tour now looks more like a direction. Jitesh Sharma’s selection ahead of Sanju Samson in the first T20I against South Africa offered a clear view of how the team management is shaping its plans for the upcoming T20 World…

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‘Shubman Gill is now in the Kohli–Rohit league’: SA great on why India’s new opener leaves Sanju Samson trapped on the bench | Cricket News

Shubman Gill and Sanju Samson NEW DELHI: In Cuttack on Tuesday, Sanju Samson’s name did not appear on the playing XI list for India against South Africa in the first T20I. For the fourth time in India’s last six T20Is, the wicketkeeper-batter watched from the sidelines as Jitesh Sharma took his place. The selection call…

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