Sanju Samson comments on T20I opening competition ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:28 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Sanju Samson addressed the competition for India’s T20I opening spots, emphasizing he prefers to compete against opponents rather than teammates. He is contending for a place with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma. Despite recent achievements, including being named Player of the Tournament in the 2026 T20 World Cup, Samson's form has been inconsistent, scoring only 33 runs in four T20I innings against Ireland and England. He is currently resting for the Zimbabwe T20I series as the management favors the dynamic opening duo of Sooryavanshi and Sharma. Samson’s statements reflect a need to prioritize team success over individual rivalries.
- •Samson prefers competing against opposition rather than teammates.
- •He faces competition from Sooryavanshi and Sharma for T20I openings.
- •Samson scored only 33 runs in four recent T20I innings.
- •He is currently resting for the Zimbabwe T20I series.
- •Team management is favoring Sooryavanshi and Sharma as openers.
- 5:28 AMYahoo Sports — 'I don't like to compete against teammates': Sanju Samson on India's T20I opener race ft. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma
"Sanju Samson shared his thoughts on India's crowded T20I opening race, explaining why he doesn't see the competition with Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a personal battle.
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