Sanju Samson faces challenge from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for T20I spot

Sanju Samson's position in India's T20 International squad is uncertain as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi performs impressively. After a stellar World Cup where Samson was named Player of the Tournament, his recent struggles in the UK raise concerns. Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, dominated the IPL 2026, winning multiple awards and prompting calls for his debut. Samson's lack of form has intensified the scrutiny as the Indian team approaches further international competitions.

• 1:17 PMYahoo Sports — India's T20 World Cup hero on the brink of being dropped: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's emergence came at the wrong time for Sanju Samson