BCCI may change Indian squad for 2026 Asian Games amid Samson's uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The BCCI is considering adjustments to India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games. Sanju Samson's recent exclusion from the Zimbabwe tour has raised questions about his future with the national team. This comes as the board shows interest in incorporating young talent, particularly Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The BCCI may request alterations to the Asian Games roster, as the rules allow for last-minute changes. The potential omission of Samson would further highlight the ongoing transformation of the team's composition after recent tournaments.
- •Sanju Samson was omitted from the Zimbabwe T20I squad.
- •BCCI aims to prioritize emerging player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- •Potential changes to the Asian Games squad are under consideration.
- •Samson's future with the team appears uncertain following recent selections.
- •The BCCI is allowed to tweak the squad per Asian Games regulations.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Change in Asian Games 2026 India squad: BCCI could tweak Indian team as doubt looms over Sanju Samson's future - Report
"With Sanju Samson getting snubbed from the Indian side ahead of the Zimbabwe tour, many believe India could tweak its squad for the Asian Games as well leaving the opener out.
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