Ashwin Questions Samson's Omission in T20I Against England

Ravichandran Ashwin is scratching his head over Sanju Samson's surprising benching in the T20I against England. Everyone, including coach Gautam Gambhir, thinks it was a puzzling move! Ashwin is worried that social media buzz is creeping into team decisions. The Men in Blue are all set for their next match on July 7, hoping for a fair shake this time!

Quick rundown

1.Ashwin critiques Samson's exclusion from T20I.

2.Samson's omission deemed unfair by Ashwin.

3.Ashwin questions social media's influence on team decisions.

4.Samson was Player of the Tournament at 2026 T20 World Cup.

5.India to play third T20I in Nottingham on July 7.

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Arre bhai log, kya scene hai! Team India ki legend Ashwin keh rahe hain, "Dost, do match haarne se Sanju aur Abhishek ko bura nahi kehna chahiye!" Ireland mein 0-2 se haare, aur log keh rahe hain, "Suryavanshi ko kyu nahi khela?" Ashwin ka kehna hai, sirf star power se nahi, team ki zarurat se khelo! Aur bhai, agar Suryavanshi ko khelana hai, toh kiski jagah? Yeh toh bada sawaal hai!
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In a dramatic twist, Gautam Gambhir had a lively chat with Sanju Samson after the latter was benched for newcomer Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the second T20I against England on July 4. Despite a rough patch, Samson took the news well, even sharing a hug with Gambhir, as they aimed to keep spirits high for the upcoming match!
02:10 pm on Saturday, 4 July, 2026
Wasim Jaffer Backs Sanju, Says Keep Vaibhav on Bench
Wasim Jaffer Backs Sanju, Says Keep Vaibhav on Bench
Yo, listen up! Wasim Jaffer, that legendary cricketer, is all about keepin' Sanju Samson in the game for the 2nd T20I against England today at Old Trafford. Despite Sanju's recent struggles, Jaffer’s givin' him one last shot, sayin' his past World Cup magic makes it tough to bench him. Pressure's on, but Jaffer knows Sanju's got the skills to shine, fo' shizzle.
07:20 am on Saturday, 4 July, 2026

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