Gautam Gambhir explains Sanju Samson's omission for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

India head coach Gautam Gambhir addresses the decision to leave Sanju Samson out of the playing XI for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. After India's record 125-run loss, Gambhir emphasized that the selection was based on form and assured that Samson's past contributions are valued. Despite the ongoing slump, Gambhir mentioned that there is no strict rule preventing Samson's return to the side. He described the dialogue with Samson as a private matter, reinforcing that players must earn their spots through performance. Thus far in the series, India has struggled, losing four consecutive T20I matches.

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