Ex-chief selector critiques team management's handling of Samson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Former India chief selector MSK Prasad has criticized the team management for dropping Sanju Samson after a few low scores. Prasad defended head coach Gautam Gambhir, stating that recent defeats to Ireland and England were due to absences of key players like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. He urged patience in evaluating Gambhir's performance until the team is at full strength for future matches. Prasad expressed particular concern over the decision to include young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in high-pressure situations without more gradual integration. The criticism follows India's poor performance in recent T20 series and the upcoming need to assess the team's capabilities with all key players available.
- •MSK Prasad questions decision to drop Sanju Samson.
- •Criticism follows India's T20 defeats to Ireland and England.
- •Prasad calls for patience in evaluating Gautam Gambhir's coaching.
- •Concerns voiced over handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- •Upcoming matches will test the team's full-strength lineup.
- 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — 'Why the axe is always on Sanju Samson?': Ex-chief selector blasts Gautam Gambhir-led team management
"MSK Prasad advised patience regarding coach Gautam Gambhir's early tenure. He noted key players Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah were absent during recent losses. Prasad stated assessing Gambhir requires a full-strength team for future matches. He also criticized the decision to drop Sanju Samson after a few low scores. The former selector also expressed concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's gradual introduction.
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