Samson drops gear as Kishan takes the wicketkeeping role

In the fifth T20I on January 31, Team India star Sanju Samson dropped his wicketkeeping gear as Ishan Kishan took over, leading India to a 46-run victory against New Zealand. While India set a whopping total of 271, Samson's lackluster performance with just six runs raises eyebrows about his spot in the T20 World Cup 2026. Will Kishan steal his thunder?

Quick rundown

1.Sanju Samson was replaced by Ishan Kishan as wicketkeeper in the final T20I.

2.Ishan Kishan scored a blazing hundred with a strike rate of 239.53.

3.India won the T20I series against New Zealand 4-1.

4.Samson's performance may lead to his exclusion from the starting XI.

5.Kishan's dual role hints at his potential spot in the T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

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