Samson discusses future with India amid Sooryavanshi's rise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:02 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Sanju Samson opened up about his uncertain future with the Indian T20I team following the recent emergence of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Despite a strong performance at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he played a crucial role in India's title defense, Samson was later dropped. He emphasized a new mindset of focusing on his game without worrying about external opinions. With Sooryavanshi stepping into the spotlight, the competition for the opening position has intensified, leaving Samson's spot in the team uncertain. He remains committed to playing on his own terms for now.
- •Samson won Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •He was dropped after a poor tour of Ireland and against England.
- •Sooryavanshi replaced him for the second T20I against England.
- •Samson aims to enjoy cricket without outside pressures.
- •His future in the T20I setup appears uncertain.
- 7:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'How can I plan for 2028?': Sanju Samson opens up on his India future at next T20 World Cup amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise
"Sanju Samson says he isn't thinking about the 2028 T20 World Cup with doubts about his future in the Indian T20I side amid rising competition from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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