Samson Dropped for Zimbabwe Series After Poor Form
Fans express outrage and fear retirement for the T20 World Cup hero after his exclusion from India's T20I squad.
Sanju Samson has been left out of India's T20I squad for the upcoming three-match series against Zimbabwe, sparking widespread backlash on social media. The wicketkeeper-batter, who played a pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, has been replaced by Prabhsimran Singh as the second-choice gloveman behind Ishan Kishan.
Samson's recent performances have been underwhelming, with scores of 5 and 0 in Ireland followed by a single run in the first T20I against England. He was subsequently dropped for the next match, where 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut. This setback has raised concerns among fans, many of whom believe the 31-year-old's international career may be nearing an end, especially with younger talent from the IPL being prioritized.