Ravi Shastri Backs Sanju Samson for Future India T20I Captaincy
Shastri said Samson’s IPL captaincy and three straight T20 World Cup fifties make him a clear future leadership option.
- Former India head coach Ravi Shastri identified Sanju Samson as a potential successor to T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav for India's next leadership cycle.
- Samson's stock rose following his stunning revival during the T20 World Cup earlier this year, where The Kerala batter scored three consecutive half-centuries during India's title defense.
- Shastri noted the 31-year-old's unbeaten 97 against West Indies in high-pressure matches makes him "a clear case as far as I'm concerned for leadership in the future," citing his maturity in the IPL.
- While Suryakumar struggled in 11 IPL matches, Samson thrived as Chennai Super Kings' top-scorer in his maiden stint, highlighting the contrast in current form.
- Shastri stated on The ICC Review that India might seek a new captain by the 2028 World Cup, contingent on Suryakumar's performance over the next couple of years.
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