US EditionSamson Among Eight Nominees for T20WC Player of the Tournament Announced by ICC
The ICC shortlisted eight players for the T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, highlighting record-breaking performances including Sahibzada Farhan's 383 runs at the event.
- The ICC unveiled an eight-player shortlist for the Player of the Tournament on Friday, including Sanju Samson, wicketkeeper-batter for India, as the only Indian nominee.
- Following his Super Eights recall, Samson's dramatic return to form with back-to-back knockout match-winning innings earned him a nomination, as the ICC announced.
- An unbeaten 97 followed by a 42-ball 89 helped Samson amass 232 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 201.73.
- He can become the second Indian to win the award, with India facing New Zealand in the Ahmedabad final on Sunday where New Zealand's two nominees can strengthen their cases.
- Looking across the shortlist, Sahibzada Farhan set a record with 383 runs in six innings and two centuries, while Shadley van Schalkwyk took 13 wickets despite the USA group-stage exit.
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ICC announces eight nominees for T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament, only one Indian in list
Sanju Samson is the lone Indian nominated by the International Cricket Council for the T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament award after his match-winning performances helped India reach the final. He made 97* against West Indies in the Super Eights and 89 against England in the semi-final.
The ICC has announced eight players for the Player of the Tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Surprisingly, India's star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was not included in this list. A Pakistani batsman is also included in this list.
ICC Releases T20 WC 2026 Player Of The Tournament Nominees; Only One Indian Makes The Cut
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Player of the Tournament: Sanju Samson is the only Indian nominee in the list, with a strike rate of 201.73 and consistent performance in the last two must-win matches.
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