Rahane Backs Sanju Samson Amidst Poor Form, Urges Trust Ahead of T20 World Cup

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Moneycontrol•27-01-2026, 16:40
Rahane Backs Sanju Samson Amidst Poor Form, Urges Trust Ahead of T20 World Cup
- •Ajinkya Rahane advocates for continued support for Sanju Samson despite his struggles in the India-New Zealand T20I series.
- •Samson has scored only 16 runs in three games, including a golden duck in the Guwahati T20I, raising concerns before the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •Rahane believes the team management and captain Suryakumar Yadav will back Samson, emphasizing the need to support quality players during tough times.
- •He advises against comparing Samson to Abhishek Sharma, who has been performing exceptionally, and encourages Samson to play with freedom.
- •With the series sealed, India faces a decision on whether to continue with Samson or give Shreyas Iyer an opportunity in the upcoming Vizag T20I.
Why It Matters: Ajinkya Rahane urges India to trust Sanju Samson, not compare him to Abhishek Sharma, ahead of T20 World Cup.
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