Sanju Samson has been rested, not dropped, for the Zimbabwe T20Is as BCCI aims to provide opportunities to emerging talents in the 15-member squad announced recently.
Samson was excluded for the Zimbabwe T20I series
Jul 07, 2026
10:15 am
What's the storyStar opener Sanju Samson's absence from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe has sparked a fresh selection debate.
Samson, the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, was excluded from the 15-member squad announced on Monday, with no official word on him.
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