Sanju Samson
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Sanju Samson reflects on competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after match-winning knock against AFG
Cricket | Sep 16, 2026, 02:12 AM ISTSanju Samson reflected on his competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma after his match-winning 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan. He backed the team’s tough selection calls, stressing that winning for India comes before individual competition.
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Sanju Samson's hammering knock seals series for India after another lacklustre show from Afghanistan
Cricket | Sep 15, 2026, 10:23 PM ISTIndia defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma led the way with a commanding display in the powerplay as India chased 160 runs within 15 overs. Earlier, Nitish Reddy picked up three.
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Former India cricketer opens up on call to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi over Sanju Samson
Cricket | Sep 14, 2026, 06:40 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Wasim Jaffer took centre stage and talked about the call to drop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from India's playing XI as the Men in Blue registered a dominant win in the first T20I of the series against Afghanistan.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or Sanju Samson, who will start for India against Afghanistan in first T20I?
Cricket | Sep 13, 2026, 03:27 PM ISTIndia face a selection dilemma ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan, with Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi competing to open alongside Abhishek Sharma. Samson brings experience, while Sooryavanshi’s recent form makes the decision difficult.
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India announce squad for Afghanistan series; Sanju Samson finds spot while Hardik Pandya misses out
Cricket | Sep 01, 2026, 05:55 PM ISTIndia have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, starting Sunday, September 13. Sanju Samson has made his return to the squad, while Hardik Pandya misses out again due to injury.
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Sanju Samson reveals why he left RR for CSK, reveals reason for not demanding captaincy
Cricket | Jul 24, 2026, 06:05 PM ISTSanju Samson revealed he left Rajasthan Royals for Chennai Super Kings after feeling his journey with RR had reached its end. The wicketkeeper-batter said he did not seek CSK captaincy, believing leadership is earned, not demanded.
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Why is Sanju Samson not playing in IND vs ZIM 1st T20I in Harare?
Cricket | Jul 23, 2026, 04:45 PM ISTSanju Samson was a major absentee as India take on Zimbabwe in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Samson was also dropped from three T20Is against England as he made way for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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'I didn't believe him': Sanju Samson opens up on Rohit Sharma's advice, competition with Kishan
Cricket | Jul 22, 2026, 07:06 PM ISTStar India batter Sanju Samson took centre stage and talked about his time in the T20 World Cup 2026, and how Rohit Sharma's conversation helped him propel the Men in Blue to their third T20 World Cup title.
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Will Sanju Samson get a look in? What about Axar Patel? India's Probable XI for 4th England T20I
Cricket | Jul 09, 2026, 03:52 PM ISTSanju Samson was dropped from India's Playing XI after three failures in the UK; however, with the Indian batting struggling, there can be a case for bringing him back. Here is India's predicted Playing XI for the fourth T20I against England.
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Why was Sanju Samson dropped from India’s squad for the Zimbabwe T20I series? Report reveals
Cricket | Jul 07, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTSanju Samson was instrumental in India's T20 World Cup 2026 win as he smashed key half-centuries in must-win and knockout matches in the tournament. But he has been dropped from the squad for the Zimbabwe series, which the BCCI announced on July 6.
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Mohammad Kaif weighs in on Sanju Samson after India's second T20I loss to England
Cricket | Jul 07, 2026, 03:16 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammad Kaif took centre stage and talked about the Indian team's decision to drop Sanju Samson from the playing XI after India lost the second T20I of the ongoing series against England.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set to star as India name T20I squad for Zimbabwe series, Sanju Samson excluded
Cricket | Jul 07, 2026, 05:25 PM ISTThe BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India's squad for the three-game T20I series against Zimbabwe. It is worth noting that Sanju Samson has been dropped from the squad and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been included.
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Former India cricketer opens up on India dropping Sanju Samson in favour of Sooryavanshi
Cricket | Jul 05, 2026, 08:03 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took centre stage and talked about the Indian team's decision to drop Sanju Samson from the playing XI to include Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the second T20I loss against England.
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Former India cricketer weighs in on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's delayed debut ahead of second ENG T20I
Cricket | Jul 03, 2026, 05:29 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath took centre stage and questioned the Indian team management over the continued delay in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making his debut for the senior team amid the Men in Blue's subpar showings.
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in for Sanju Samson? Ex-India cricketer opens up on pressing debate
Cricket | Jul 02, 2026, 02:16 PM ISTVaibhav Sooryavanshi's absence has baffled many Indian fans and experts as the 15-year-old remains on the sidelines during India's UK tour. With Sanju Samson struggling in the UK, voices have grown louder for his exclusion from the team and Sooryavanshi's inclusion.
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Should India continue with World Cup hero Sanju Samson or bring in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
Cricket | Jul 02, 2026, 01:06 AM ISTSanju Samson's lean run has reignited debate over India's opening combination despite his World Cup heroics. With teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi impressing in the IPL and waiting for his debut, selectors face a crucial call ahead of the upcoming T20Is.
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KSCA lifts three-year ban on Sreesanth; check details about the controversy
Cricket | Jul 01, 2026, 05:41 PM ISTSreesanth was hit with a ban by the KSCA due to alleged defamatory statements against the cricket body when he backed Sanju Samson for his exclusion from the Kerala squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which he felt hampered his chances for the Champions Trophy 2025 selection.
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Fastest India players to 1000 T20I runs
Sports | Jun 27, 2026, 02:43 PM ISTWith the Indian team in the midst of a T20I series against Ireland, let us have a look at the top five Indian players who took the least amount of deliveries to reach 1000 runs in T20I cricket. The likes of Hardik Pandya and Sanju Samson feature in the list.
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MS Dhoni likened to Federer, Kohli compared to 23-year-old tennis sensation by Sanju Samson
Cricket | Jun 22, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTSanju Samson likened MS Dhoni to tennis legend Roger Federer, while Virat Kohli was compared to Carlos Alcaraz as Wimbledon 2026 beckons. India's tennis great Rohan Bopanna also predicted the winners of the SW19.
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5 huge records that were broken in IPL 2026
Sports | Jun 02, 2026, 08:19 PM ISTWith the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 has concluded with RCB winning their second straight title, let us have a look at five huge records that were broken in the 19th edition of the tournament. The likes of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and KL Rahul feature on the list.