Kris Srikkanth advocates for Sanju Samson's return to India T20I squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:36 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Kris Srikkanth has called for Sanju Samson's return to India's T20I side amid Abhishek Sharma's ongoing struggles. Abhishek has failed to get past 20 runs in his last six T20I innings, which has raised concerns over his position. Srikkanth pointed out that selectors need to reconsider Abhishek’s form, particularly after a lackluster performance against Zimbabwe, and believes that Samson will be called back because of it. The debate continues within cricket circles about the fair treatment of players based on form.
- •Abhishek Sharma has not scored over 20 in six T20I innings.
- •Sanju Samson was Player of the Tournament in the previous T20 World Cup.
- •Srikkanth suggests Abhishek must be dropped to improve the team.
- •Selectors applying inconsistent standards on player performance.
- 8:46 AMYahoo Sports — 'Take a tough call': Ex-India captain wants Abhishek Sharma axed, backs Sanju Samson's return
- 5:36 AMYahoo Sports — 'Abhishek Sharma sorted out': Kris Srikkanth believes Sanju Samson will return to India T20I side
"Abhishek Sharma's poor T20I form has drawn criticism from former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth. Srikkanth believes selectors must make a difficult decision regarding Sharma's future. Mayank Yadav returned from injury and impressed with his bowling performances. Yadav claimed multiple wickets across the series with consistent pace. The article highlights the emergence of young talent within the Indian team.
"Kris Srikkanth urged BCCI selectors to take a tough call on Abhishek Sharma, claiming opponents have sorted him out and backing Sanju Samson's T20I recall.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:46 AM'Take a tough call': Ex-India captain wants Abhishek Sharma axed, backs Sanju Samson's return
Abhishek Sharma's poor T20I form has drawn criticism from former captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth. Srikkanth believes selectors must make a difficult decision regarding Sharma's future. Mayank Yadav returned from injury and impressed with his bowling performances. Yadav claimed multiple wickets across the series with consistent pace. The article highlights the emergence of young talent within the Indian team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:36 AM'Abhishek Sharma sorted out': Kris Srikkanth believes Sanju Samson will return to India T20I side
Kris Srikkanth urged BCCI selectors to take a tough call on Abhishek Sharma, claiming opponents have sorted him out and backing Sanju Samson's T20I recall.
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