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Indian fans criticize Abhishek Sharma after T20I failure amid Samson's absence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:15 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Indian fans criticize Abhishek Sharma after T20I failure amid Samson's absence

Summary

India's cricket team faced scrutiny after Abhishek Sharma's dismissal for just 2 runs against Zimbabwe in the ongoing third T20I. This marks Sharma's third consecutive low score of the series, drawing sharp criticism from fans who believe Sanju Samson, omitted from the squad despite being Player of the Tournament in the recent T20 World Cup, deserves selection. Discussion among fans has turned towards the fairness of team selection and consistency in performance evaluation, with many calling for equal treatment of players. The outcome of the ongoing match may influence future selection decisions as India seeks a series whitewash with one game remaining.

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By the Numbers

•Abhishek Sharma dismissed for 2 runs against Zimbabwe.
•Sharma has now recorded three consecutive low scores in the series.
•Fans argue Sanju Samson's exclusion is unfair after World Cup success.
•India aims for a 3-0 series lead with one match remaining.
•Criticism focuses on perceived inconsistencies in player opportunities.

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12:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sanju Samson unfairly dropped? Abhishek Sharma's failure vs Zimbabwe attracts severe criticism from Indian fans

What they're saying

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With his third cheap dismissal in as many matches, fans are no longer in the mood to tolerate Abhishek Sharma's batting failures while Sanju Samson was dropped.
— Yahoo Sports

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