AFG vs IND T20Is | Samson back, Bumrah awaits fitness clearance
Sanju Samson has been recalled to the Indian T20I squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan, while Jasprit Bumrah's inclusion remains dependent on fitness clearance. The squad, led by Shreyas Iyer, features a mix of returning veterans and young talent as the team prepares for international competition.
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Sanju Samson has returned to India’s T20I squad for three matches against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi from September 13 to 17. The 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was dropped from the playing XI after featuring in both T20Is against Ireland and the first T20I of a five-match series against England on the tour of the United Kingdom in June and July.
While Samson did come back to open in the fifth and final T20I against Harry Brook’s men, he did not feature in the squad altogether for the subsequent series against Zimbabwe.
Samson’s ouster came shortly after he was adjudged the Player-of-the-Tournament in India’s victorious T20 World Cup campaign in March. His scores in the final three games of the marquee event were 89, 89 and 97 n.o. He will have to vie for an opening slot with Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the upcoming series.
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