Despite a lean patch, Sanju Samson failed to perform on his home ground in the fifth T20I against New Zealand. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav then dominated, with Kishan scoring a rapid century. Sunil Gavaskar criticized Samson's form,

Sanju Samson’s poor form is set to cost him his place at the top of the Indian batting line-up at the upcoming T20 World Cup with Ishan Kishan in stunning form.

India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign is all set to get underway on February 7 when they take on USA. They are the defending champions and also the pre-tournament favourites. Sanju Samson is expected to open with Abhishek Sharma and he could be the one to score India’s 1st T20 World Cup 100 in 16 years.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor noted that the Indian batter Sanju Samson is out of luck after the right-hander faced another setback, .

India will face New Zealand in the 5th T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium, Karyavattom, on Saturday, January 31, 2026. They are leading the series by 3-1

Sanju Samson was removed from the wicketkeeping position after another failure before the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin while speaking on his YouTube channel noted that Samson is playing under a lot of pressure and has a confused mind, which has led to him failing to choose the proper line and length.

Sunil Gavaskar criticised Sanju Samson’s dismissal during the 4th T20I against New Zealand, pointing out flaws in his footwork and shot selection. The former India captain’s sharp verdict has reignited debate over Samson’s consistency and place in the Indian T20 setup.

Senior India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has remarked that wicket-keeper Sanju Samson has to take responsibility for his lack of runs despite availing opportunities in the lead-up to the 2026 T20 World C

Sanju Samson's homecoming to Thiruvananthapuram was far from ideal as the right-hander managed just 6 runs off 6 balls.