Ashwin explains why Sanju Samson missed Cuttack T20I

In a recent YouTube chat, former cricketer R Ashwin discussed why Sanju Samson missed the T20I against South Africa. He joked that with Shubman Gill as vice-captain, getting Samson in the lineup was like searching for a needle in a haystack. While Jitesh Sharma scored just 10 runs, India still celebrated a fantastic 101-run victory, proving the benchwarmers can cheer just as loud!

Quick rundown

1.Ashwin spills the tea on Samson's T20I woes.

2.Shubman Gill's presence makes Samson's selection a tough nut to crack.

3.Samson's absence sparks a social media storm every time.

4.Jitesh Sharma might need a superhero cape for his finishing role.

5.India won big, but the real drama was off the field!

Gill Returns, Samson Slides: Epic T20 Drama Unfolds
Gill Returns, Samson Slides: Epic T20 Drama Unfolds
Folks, Shubman Gill is back! After a 14-month break, he’s not just back—he’s vice-captain! Samson? Sliding down the order. Suryakumar says it’s tactical—very smart! Both stars ready to shine, 3 to 6, what a problem! Jitesh Sharma in the mix too. This is the best drama in T20 history, believe me!
02:25 pm on Monday, 8 December, 2025
Irfan Pathan ka drama: Jitesh ko chuno, bhai re!
Irfan Pathan ka drama: Jitesh ko chuno, bhai re!
Arre bhai, Irfan Pathan ne toh dhamaka kar diya! Jitesh Sharma ko chuno, Sanju Samson ko bhool jao! Kya samjha? Samson toh top-order ka sher hai, middle order mein uska kya kaam? Jitesh ne 10 runs off 5 balls aur 4 catches se sabka dil jeet liya, aur management ko musical chairs band karna chahiye! T20 World Cup 2026 ka tension hai, samjhe kya?
10:45 am on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
Jitesh calls Samson his elder bhai as keeper duel heats up
Jitesh calls Samson his elder bhai as keeper duel heats up
In the electrifying realm of Indian T20 cricket, Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma are throwin' down for the keeper spot as the 2025 T20 World Cup approaches! With Samson's three centuries last year and Jitesh callin' him his elder brother, this rivalry's got more heart than a love song. Jitesh's now the finisher man, ready to seal the deal like a boss in those final overs, keepin' it smooth and bindaas!
06:10 am on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
Suryakumar spills tea: Gill's opener, Samson's backup vibes
Suryakumar spills tea: Gill's opener, Samson's backup vibes
Yo, did you see Suryakumar spill the tea? Gill's the new opener, while Samson's chilling in the backup zone. It's like a cricketing game of musical chairs, but with more drama! Suryakumar's like, "Be ready to bat anywhere, fam!" Management's got a 'good headache' with this squad drama. Buckle up, folks, it's about to get wild!
03:10 pm on Monday, 8 December, 2025
Gill faces Samson's pressure, Chopra says he’ll bounce back
Gill faces Samson's pressure, Chopra says he’ll bounce back
In the electrifying realm of T20 cricket, Shubman Gill faced a tough challenge in his first match back against South Africa! After just two balls, he was out faster than a ninja in a hurry! Former cricketer Aakash Chopra says the pressure from Samson's stellar game had Gill swinging wildly. But hey, Gill, don’t sweat it! You’ll bounce back like a true ninja, believe it!
12:10 pm on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025

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