Sanju Samson is clean bowled by Matt Henry for a first-ball duck during the third T20I between India and New Zealand in Guwahati on Sunday, 25 January. AP
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Firstpost27-01-2026, 21:55

Morkel Backs Sanju Samson to Regain Form Ahead of T20 World Cup

  • India bowling coach Morne Morkel defended Sanju Samson, stating he is "one knock away" from regaining form.
  • Samson has struggled in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, scoring only 16 runs in three matches.
  • He recently returned to the top order after replacing Shubman Gill in the T20I squad for the New Zealand series and T20 World Cup.
  • Morkel emphasized the importance of players finding peak performance before the T20 World Cup, starting February 7.
  • India has already won the five-match series 3-0, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the scoring charts.

Why It Matters: Morne Morkel supports Sanju Samson, believing he will regain form for the T20 World Cup despite recent struggles.

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