Ajinkya Rahane backs Sanju Samson's return to India's T20 top order
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Ajinkya Rahane has advocated for Sanju Samson to reclaim his place in India's top three T20 batters alongside Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan. Samson was dropped after poor form in England but was Player of the Tournament in India's 2026 T20 World Cup win. Rahane said rookie Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should wait for opportunities while Samson returns for the Afghanistan series. The former captain praised Samson's match-winning abilities and dismissed concerns over his inconsistent run.
Why it matters
The selection debate impacts India's T20 lineup ahead of important series, balancing experience and youth development.
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