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T20 World Cup: Ishan Kishan or Sanju Samson in playing XI is no longer a debate as India beat South Africa in Navi Mumbai warm-up

February 05, 2026 1:40 pm

Ishan Kishan seized the spotlight once again, continuing his rich vein of form in T20 cricket with a blistering unbeaten 53 off just 20 balls before retiring out. The innings was not just another cameo; it was a statement, delivered with clarity and intent.

Inside Sanju Samson's childhood: Fisherman grandfather's wisdom, Kerala sea and a village that believed

February 03, 2026 9:37 pm

Early days in coastal Kerala, grandfather's tales of fishing expeditions made a young player with dreams and future India cricketer understand the ebbs and flow of cricket

Uthappa said that a ‘sword’ has always been hanging on Sanju Samson’s head and that there has never been a time when he has had the opportunity to bat unencumbered. (AP Photo)

'Form isn't the issue with Sanju Samson': Former India player compares situation to Suryakumar Yadav

February 02, 2026 6:01 pm

Robin Uthappa believes that just like it was in the case of captain Suryakumar Yadav, Samson too deserves time.

The task at hand was a tough one, to defend a crown at home, but Suryakumar Yadav (L) said he was excited about it. (CREIMAS)

Captain Suryakumar Yadav: 'Final call on Ishan Kishan versus Sanju Samson for opener role will be revealed on February 7'

February 01, 2026 3:42 pm

Suryakumar also spoke of India’s T20 World Cup blueprint, adding that Abhishek Sharma and Shivam Dube might even chip in with bowling a few

IND vs NZ: Sanju Samson fell for six on Saturday. (CREIMAS)

'Twice in 12 months': Former India opener slams Sanju Samson's dismissal patterns, 'rare for top-class batters in T20s'

February 01, 2026 10:36 am

IND vs NZ: Falling for six, Samson totalled only 46 runs in five outings, the poorest returns for an Indian opener in a five-match T20I series.

Quick Comment | From outlaw to hero: How Ishan Kishan's brutal hundred solved India's No. 3 crisis and possibly threatened Sanju Samson's opening spot

January 31, 2026 9:39 pm

Whether he is upgraded to opener is another question, and the team has a week to contemplate

One wait ends, another begins: Sanju Samson in spotlight on his homecoming as India face New Zealand in series finale

January 31, 2026 11:09 am

Struggling for runs, wicketkeeper-batsman returns to Greenfield Stadium, greeted by expectant fans and watchful eyes, marking a long-awaited comeback.

'He has had four chances in this series...I can accept failure in one or two matches, but not in three or four': Yuzvendra Chahal on Sanju Samson

January 29, 2026 10:07 pm

In 56 T20I, Samson has scored 1072 runs at an average of 24.36 and strike rate 147.86 with three centuries and three half-centuries next to his name

'When your mind is clouded with a lot of thoughts, it gets tough': Ashwin pinpoints mental pressure behind Sanju Samson's lean run

January 29, 2026 9:07 pm

Ashwin observed that Samson is playing under a lot of pressure with a clouded mind, which is causing him to struggle with picking the right line and length.

India vs New Zealand, 4th T20I: Abhishek Sharma has an off day, concern about Sanju Samson increases, as Kiwis pull one back

January 28, 2026 11:31 pm

Hosts played a batter less and after Tim Seifert's onslaught took visitors to 215, Suryakumar Yadav's men fall well short in the chase

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RR vs PBKS in Pics: Punjab Kings pip Rajasthan Royals in high scoring thriller

April 13, 2021 9:42 am

Sanju Samson's sensational hundred on his captaincy debut went in vain as young pacer Arshdeep Singh held his nerve in the final over to help Punjab Kings pull off a thrilling four-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL game.