Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup Dream in Jeopardy Amidst Poor Form
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News18•30-01-2026, 08:59
Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup Dream in Jeopardy Amidst Poor Form
- •Sanju Samson is struggling with poor form in the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand, scoring only 40 runs in four matches.
- •His performance raises concerns about his place in the team, especially with the T20 World Cup 2026 in mind.
- •Ishan Kishan, returning to the national team, has performed well, scoring 112 runs in three innings, including a rapid half-century.
- •Former cricketer Parthiv Patel advocates for Ishan Kishan to replace Sanju Samson, suggesting Ishan should be the primary wicketkeeper for the T20 World Cup.
- •The team management faces a tough decision between Sanju and Ishan, especially if Tilak Varma returns from injury.
Why It Matters: Sanju Samson's poor form in the IND vs NZ series jeopardizes his T20 World Cup spot, while Ishan Kishan shines.
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