NewsSanju Samson: India Had to Work Hard for Asian Games Gold
After India beat Pakistan to retain the Asian Games men’s cricket gold, Sanju Samson spoke about preparation, experience and a tough final.
Sanju Samson news
16 SportCricket stories tagged Sanju Samson, published between 10 May 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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Player SpotlightMohit Sharma Says Sanju Samson Is Often Judged Too Quickly
After Samson’s 57 against Afghanistan, Mohit Sharma and Mohammed Kaif discussed his place in India’s T20I side and the need for consistency.
AnalysisSrikkanth Criticises India’s Treatment of Sooryavanshi and Samson
Kris Srikkanth says India should give Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a consistent run as opener rather than constantly changing the combination against Afghanistan.
AnalysisKarthik Wants Answers on India’s T20I Identity and Sanju Samson’s Role
Dinesh Karthik says India must define their batting order and team identity under new leadership, asking where Sanju Samson fits after a patchy run.
AnalysisSrikkanth: Opponents Have Worked Out Abhishek Sharma, Samson Should Return
Kris Srikkanth believes selectors must make a bold call on Abhishek Sharma’s poor form and expects Sanju Samson to be brought back into India’s T20I side.
Player SpotlightSanju Samson Chooses Enjoyment Over the Rat Race and Recalls Kohli’s Fitness Tips
Sanju Samson, recently replaced by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India’s T20I side, says he now plays on his own terms and shares Virat Kohli’s lifestyle advice.
AnalysisAbhishek Nayar: Recall Sanju Samson Only if He Bats in the Top Three
Abhishek Nayar says India should bring back Sanju Samson for the fourth T20I only in a role where he can succeed, rather than in the middle order.
NewsGambhir Says Sanju Samson Can Still Force His Way Back Into India’s XI
After a 125-run T20I defeat to England, Gautam Gambhir said Sanju Samson can return if form and match needs demand, and urged batters to adapt.
AnalysisRamesh: Samson’s World Cup Heroics Helped Agarkar Keep Chief Selector Role
Sadagoppan Ramesh argues Sanju Samson’s T20 World Cup form helped Ajit Agarkar win an extension, calling his India axing harsh before the Zimbabwe T20Is.
AnalysisUthappa Questions Samson’s Omission From India’s Zimbabwe T20I Squad
Robin Uthappa asks whether Sanju Samson will return to India’s T20I side, calling for clear communication while backing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
AnalysisAshwin Says Dropping Sanju Samson Was Unfair and Questions Outside Noise
R Ashwin criticises India’s decision to drop Sanju Samson after three low scores, saying proven performers deserve more backing, and questions outside noise.
NewsSamson and Chakaravarthy Play Pen Fight on India Team Bus
Sanju Samson beat Varun Chakaravarthy at a classroom pen-flicking game on the team bus after India’s rain-hit first T20I against England was abandoned.
AnalysisKarthik: India’s Decision to Bat First Showed an Ireland Hangover
Dinesh Karthik believes the Ireland defeats shaped India’s choice to bat against England, praised Shreyas Iyer’s 68 and urged support for Sanju Samson.
AnalysisManoj Tiwary Doubts Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Form and Points to Sanju Samson as CSK Captain
Manoj Tiwary questions Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting as CSK captain after the SRH loss and says Sanju Samson, with 477 runs, is a possible successor.
AnalysisShastri Says Sanju Samson Has Entered the Race for India’s T20I Captaincy
Ravi Shastri says CSK’s Sanju Samson has put himself in contention to lead India in T20Is, citing his batting form, captaincy record and World Cup runs.
Player SpotlightSamson on Sharing a CSK Dressing Room With Childhood Hero Dhoni
Sanju Samson recalls growing up idolising MS Dhoni, even sticking his picture in a diary, and says sitting beside him at CSK is more than a dream.