Ajinkya Rahane questions Sanju Samson's omission from India squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Ajinkya Rahane expressed surprise at the exclusion of Sanju Samson from India's T20 squad for the Zimbabwe tour. The former teammate highlighted the importance of communication regarding the selectors' decision, especially following Samson's recent contributions to the team's success in the T20 World Cup. Rahane's comments join a growing chorus of support for Samson within the cricket community, indicating that many observers believe the decision requires further explanation. The Indian cricket setup faces scrutiny over its handling of veteran players and how selections are communicated.
- •Ajinkya Rahane questioned Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Zimbabwe tour.
- •Rahane emphasized the need for communication from selectors.
- •Samson was key in India's T20 World Cup campaign.
- •Rahane's comments reflect broader discontent in the cricketing community.
- •The Indian team faces criticism over selection transparency.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Find it odd’: Ajinkya Rahane questions Sanju Samson's omission from Zimbabwe tour
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Hope there is communication': Ajinkya Rahane 'finds it odd' that T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson was dropped from India squad for ZIM tour
"Ajinkya Rahane voiced surprise regarding Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Zimbabwe T20I squad. He hoped selectors had communicated this decision directly to the player. Samson's absence follows his significant contributions during the recent T20 World Cup campaign. The BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Zimbabwe tour, which begins July 23. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian team in this upcoming series.
"While the decision to snub Sanju Samson from the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe has left many Indian fans surprised, no one is more shocked by the omission than former teammate Ajinkya Rahane.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 4:29 PM‘Find it odd’: Ajinkya Rahane questions Sanju Samson's omission from Zimbabwe tour
Ajinkya Rahane voiced surprise regarding Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Zimbabwe T20I squad. He hoped selectors had communicated this decision directly to the player. Samson's absence follows his significant contributions during the recent T20 World Cup campaign. The BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Zimbabwe tour, which begins July 23. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian team in this upcoming series.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 8:03 AM'Hope there is communication': Ajinkya Rahane 'finds it odd' that T20 World Cup hero Sanju Samson was dropped from India squad for ZIM tour
While the decision to snub Sanju Samson from the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe has left many Indian fans surprised, no one is more shocked by the omission than former teammate Ajinkya Rahane.
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