Sanju Samson, India's 2026 T20 World Cup Player, was excluded from the Zimbabwe T20I squad as selectors opted against carrying both senior wicketkeepers for the tour.
Sanju Samson was recently replaced by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Jul 07, 2026
03:23 pm
What's the storyStar opener Sanju Samson's absence from the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe drew mixed reactions from the cricket fraternity.
The debate over his spot grew after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) did not explain his omission in their media release.
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