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Sanju Samson's T20I Role in India vs New Zealand Series
Sanju Samson's high-impact T20I form faces selection uncertainty ahead of India's New Zealand series.
In brief
Sanju Samson's high-impact T20I form faces selection uncertainty ahead of India's New Zealand series. Sanju Samson's recent T20I performances against West Indies highlight his potential but his place in India's next series remains contested. Originally reported by mint.
Samson's recent T20I form
Sanju Samson scored 168 runs across five matches in India's T20I series against West Indies.
Selection uncertainty
Samson's spot in the playing XI remains a talking point despite his high-impact performances.
Team batting options
India has multiple wicketkeepers and batters including Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Tilak Varma.
Performance highlights
Samson scored 82 off 41 balls in Ranchi and 56 off 23 balls in Hyderabad during the West Indies series.
Consistency challenges
Samson's three lower scores highlight the difficulty in converting occasional high impact innings into sustained returns.
New Zealand series schedule
The five T20Is will be played across Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland and Hamilton starting 22 October.
Preparation concerns
Samson noted only one day of batting practice before the New Zealand series begins.
What matters most
Sanju Samson's recent T20I performances against West Indies highlight his potential but his place in India's next series remains contested.
