Sanju Samson
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'Until you prove it, you don't get acceptance': Sanju Samson recalls 'turning point' of his career
Cricket | Oct 11, 2025, 09:39 PM ISTSanju Samson has established himself as the first-choice wicketkeeper-batter in T20Is in the Indian team after a decade since making his debut for India. It took a lot of time for Samson to prove himself at the highest level and recently recalled the climacteric moment of his career.
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Sanju Samson included as Kerala announce squad for Ranji Trophy opener, Azharuddeen named captain
Cricket | Oct 10, 2025, 09:29 PM ISTSanju Samson has been named in Kerala's squad for their Ranji Trophy 2025/26 opener against Maharashtra that will be played in Thiruvananthapuram from October 15. Samson will be making his return to the red-ball cricket.
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'If they want me to bat at No 9...': Malleable Samson on leaving opening spot for middle order role
Cricket | Oct 08, 2025, 07:00 PM ISTSanju Samson, who had to leave his opening spot for Shubman Gill during the Asia Cup, was happy to bat anywhere as long as he was part of the XI for the Indian team and was being picked to play for the national side. Samson scored a fifty and a 23-ball 39 during the Asia Cup.
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‘Better option’: Mohammed Kaif gives his take on Sanju Samson's exclusion from ODI squad
Cricket | Oct 08, 2025, 03:01 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammed Kaif recently came forward and talked about Sanju Samson's exclusion from India's ODI squad for the upcoming Australia tour. He criticised the selection panel for not picking Samson in the ODI squad.
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Why Dhruv Jurel got picked over Samson as backup keeper for ODIs? Chief selector Agarkar responds
Cricket | Oct 04, 2025, 07:54 PM ISTShubman Gill replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain for the ODI series against Australia, set to begin on October 19 in Perth. Apart from Gill being at the helm of the side, there were a few changes in the ODI squad from the one that played in the Champions Trophy.
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Did Gill's performance justify change? Shashi Tharoor reignites Samson opening debate after Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 29, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTShubman Gill was the vice-captain of the Indian T20 side for the Asia Cup, however, his performances left a bit to be desired, as he scored 127 runs, averaging just 21.16 in seven games. Gill took Sanju Samson's place at the top, who had smashed three centuries in the 10 innings before the Asia Cup.
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Sanju Samson on verge of breaking Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni's record in Asia Cup 2025 final vs Pakistan
Cricket | Sep 28, 2025, 06:38 AM ISTSanju Samson, despite batting position changes, has scored 108 runs in the Asia Cup 2025 and is 64 runs away from becoming India's top keeper-run scorer in a T20I multi-nation event. He also needs 31 runs to complete 1000 T20I runs.
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Star India batter receives impact player medal after thrilling Sri Lanka clash | Watch
Cricket | Sep 27, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTWith India registering a brilliant victory against Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson won the Impact Player of the game medal after the clash against Sri Lanka.
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India’s batting shuffle raises questions as Samson watches from dugout despite backing
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTDespite India’s middle-order struggles against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson didn’t get to bat. Coach Ryan ten Doeschate had backed him as the ideal No. 5, but a reshuffled batting order and left-right strategy saw him demoted, raising questions over team strategy.
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India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opens up on Sanju Samson's new middle-order role
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTSanju Samson batted twice in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 and has not looked at his best during both those outings. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opened up on Samson's new middle-order role, stating that the batter is still figuring out it.
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Waqar Younis cries foul after Sanju Samson's stunner to get Fakhar Zaman during IND vs PAK clash
Cricket | Sep 21, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTSanju Samson took a brilliant catch to get rid of Fakhar Zaman in India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis felt Zaman was not out as he believed the catch was not clean.
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'Batted extremely well': Sunil Gavaskar sings Sanju Samson's praise after brilliant knock
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently came forward and heaped massive praise on star India batter Sanju Samson for his marvellous knock against Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Samson scored 56 runs in a game where the batters struggled to score runs.
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Sanju Samson surpasses MS Dhoni in major six-hitting record during Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman
Cricket | Sep 19, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTSanju Samson put up a fighting fifty against Oman in India's Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Samson has surpassed Indian legend MS Dhoni in a major record list during his knock.
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Saim Ayub equals Samson, Pakistan's unwanted record after being dismissed for 3rd straight duck
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTSaim Ayub may be doing the job with the ball for Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup by taking crucial wickets; however, he is failing at his primary skill - batting. Ayub recorded his third duck of the tournament in as many games and Pakistan will need their opener to fire.
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What is Sanju Samson's batting position in India T20I team? Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak answers
Cricket | Sep 12, 2025, 11:18 PM ISTIndia’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said Sanju Samson can bat anywhere, including No. 5 or 6, depending on team needs. He praised the flexibility of Indian batters, highlighting multiple finishers like Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel, ready to adapt as required.
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Suryakumar Yadav calls back Junaid Siddique after being given out! What happened in IND vs UAE clash
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 09:44 PM ISTIn the Asia Cup match between India and UAE, Junaid Siddique was nearly run out after being distracted by a loose towel on the bowler. India withdrew the appeal, showing sportsmanship and allowing Siddique to continue at the crease.
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Why is Arshdeep Singh not playing India's Asia Cup opener vs UAE?
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTIndia dropped Arshdeep Singh from the playing XI in their Asia Cup opener against UAE. There were plenty of doubts regarding Sanju Samson, but the Suryakumar Yadav-led side showed confidence in the keeper-batter.
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No Sanju Samson and three spinners? Predicting India's likely XI for Asia Cup opener against UAE
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTTeam India has been able to sustain an exciting T20I line-up for the last 8-9 months, but that is set to change with Shubman Gill returning to the setup as a vice-captain. India will play the UAE for the first time in nine years and will be keen to start well in the Asia Cup.
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Will Sanju Samson make it to India's Playing XI in Asia Cup 2025? Suryakumar Yadav opens up
Cricket | Sep 09, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTSanju Samson's place in the Indian team is under threat with the likes of Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma set to take over his place for the Asia Cup 2025. India captain Suryakumar Yadav was asked about Samson's spot in the Playing XI ahead of the start of the tournament.
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India's opening conundrum for Asia Cup - Where does Shubman Gill's return leave Sanju Samson?
Cricket | Sep 09, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTWill Sanju Samson play on Wednesday against the UAE? That has been the only buzzword or question surrounding the Indian team ahead of their opening game in the Asia Cup, since the Test captain and the white-ball vice-captain has returned to the T20 fold after more than a year.