"It Was Very Understandable" - Sanju Samson's Huge Statement on Competition with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi After 2nd AFG vs IND 2026 T20I
Samson said he will stay positive as selection pressure grows, after his 22-ball 57 helped India win by seven wickets.
- On Tuesday, Sanju Samson scored 57 runs off 22 balls at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium, powering India to a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I.
- Samson faced intense pressure after being dropped for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who debuted following over 700 runs in the domestic season, while Samson had recorded scores of 5, 0, and 1 during tours of Ireland and England.
- Communication from head coach Gautam Gambhir proved vital throughout the series, Samson said, as the leadership group prioritized team needs when making tough selection decisions.
- Samson emphasized that teammates prioritize collective success over individual rivalry, focusing on "controlling the controllables" and supporting whoever plays in the XI.
- India will face Afghanistan in the third and final T20I on Thursday, aiming for a 3-0 series whitewash as the selection battle for opening slots intensifies.
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Sanju Samson on being dropped for Sooryavanshi: If I was affected by the noise, I wouldn’t play how I do
Samson smashed a brutal 57 off 22 balls in India’s series-clinching seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the second T20I amid calls to play Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in his place.
'We are not robots', Sanju Samson dismisses opening slot rivalry and critic chatter after Afghanistan blitz
Sanju Samson dismissed rumours of selection rivalry, stressing team unity over individual milestones after his match-winning fifty against.Sanju Samson, India vs Afghanistan T20, cricket selection, team unity, sports psychology, batsman performance, T20 series win, Indian cricket team, Abhishek Sharma partnership, Rashid Khan bowling, Nitish Kumar Reddy wickets, handling pressure, external narratives, cricket team mindset, player selection rumou…
Sanju Samson Completes 2,000 International Runs
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Samson achieved this milestone during his side's clash against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored an explosive 57 off 22 balls, with seven fours and four sixes and a strike rate of 259.09. This marked a return to form after a string of low scores. Sports News | Sanju Samson Completes 2,000 International Runs.
Sanju Samson completes 2,000 international runs - The Tribune
Samson achieved this milestone during his side's clash against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium, where he scored an explosive 57 off 22 balls, with seven fours and four sixes and a strike rate of 259.09. This marked a return to form after a string of low scores.
Sanju Samson unfiltered: India star opens up like never before in candid presser
After smashing 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan in Delhi on Tuesday, Sanju Samson spoke candidly about selection pressure, competition, outside noise and the lessons of 11 years in Indian cricket, offering an unfiltered glimpse into his mindset.
'We Want To Win The Game First': Samson Reflects On Competition With Sooryavanshi After Playing Match-Winning Knock
Sanju Samson silenced critics with a blazing 22-ball 57 against Afghanistan, intensifying the three-way selection battle for India's opening spots alongside Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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