Sanju Samson's Last Chance: Do-or-Die T20 World Cup Audition Against New Zealand
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Sanju Samson's Last Chance: Do-or-Die T20 World Cup Audition Against New Zealand
- •Sanju Samson faces a critical do-or-die match against New Zealand, with his T20 World Cup 2026 hopes on the line.
- •The fifth T20 will be held at his home ground, Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, adding pressure to perform.
- •Samson's performance in the current series has been disappointing, scoring only 40 runs in four innings, including a duck.
- •If he fails, Ishan Kishan, currently in excellent form and a left-handed opener, is poised to take his spot.
- •Despite support from coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryadav Yadav, continuous failures are jeopardizing Samson's international career.
Why It Matters: Sanju Samson faces a make-or-break match against New Zealand to secure his T20 World Cup 2026 spot.
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