Samson OUT, 3 Players IN! India's Likely XI for 4th T20I vs New Zealand
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News18•27-01-2026, 16:51
Samson OUT, 3 Players IN! India's Likely XI for 4th T20I vs New Zealand
- •Sanju Samson's poor form, including a golden duck in the 3rd T20I, likely costs him a spot in India's playing XI.
- •Ishan Kishan is expected to replace Samson as wicketkeeper-opener, potentially alongside Abhishek Sharma.
- •Tilak Varma is unavailable, keeping Shreyas Iyer in contention for a spot in the squad.
- •Axar Patel, recovering from a finger injury, is highly probable to return for the 4th T20I.
- •Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy are likely to return, with Ravi Bishnoi possibly retaining his place over Kuldeep Yadav.
Why It Matters: India set for significant changes in 4th T20I against New Zealand, with Samson out and key players returning.
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