Why Sanju Samson Was Dropped: How Losses to England and Ireland Forced India's T20 Overhaul
Sanju Samson dropped from India vs Zimbabwe T20I series. The Cost of Inconsistency: How Defeats to England and Ireland Forced India’s T20 Reset and the Omission of Sanju Samson The landscape of Indian T20 International cricket is undergoing a massive, unapologetic transformation. Following a series of highly disappointing performances on European soil, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has signalled a clear shift in strategy. The recently announced young squad for the bilateral T20I series against Zimbabwe serves as a loud wake-up call for several seasoned players. Among the most shocking talking points from the selection announcement was the complete omission of star wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson. For a player who possesses immense natural talent and a massive global fanbase, being dropped from a developmental tour to Zimbabwe indicates that the national selectors are finally losing patience with veteran underachievers. To understand why Samson was left o...