Why is Kris Srikkanth critical of India's treatment of Sanju Samson?

Kris Srikkanth, a former India cricketer, is critical of India's constant shuffling of Sanju Samson's batting position, which he believes has disrupted the Kerala cricketer's rhythm and confidence.

How has Sanju Samson performed as an opener for India in T20Is since the 2024 T20 World Cup?

Since India's 2024 T20 World Cup triumph, Sanju Samson has been one of their most explosive openers, smashing three centuries and averaging 37 at a strike rate of 183 in just 13 innings.

What is Kris Srikkanth's prediction for India's T20 World Cup team in 2025?

Kris Srikkanth predicts that the XI which played the opening T20I against Australia in Canberra is "more or less the World Cup team," with Hardik Pandya replacing Harshit Rana, and that the team is now "almost set" and just needs to focus on "getting match practice and rhythm before the World Cup."

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Cricketing Legend Defends Sanju Samson's Unfair Treatment in India's T20 Setup

31 Oct

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Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth criticizes India's constant shuffling of Sanju Samson's batting position
Samson has been one of India's most explosive T20I openers since 2024 World Cup triumph
Despite his impressive performances, Samson has been pushed down the order, batting as low as No. 8

Cricketing Legend Defends Sanju Samson's Unfair Treatment in India's T20 Setup

As of October 31st, 2025, former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has come out in strong support of Sanju Samson, criticizing the national team's treatment of the talented wicketkeeper-batter. Srikkanth, known for his outspoken nature, has expressed his frustration over the constant shuffling of Samson's batting position, which he believes has disrupted the Kerala cricketer's rhythm and confidence.

Samson has been one of India's most explosive T20I openers since their triumphant 2024 T20 World Cup campaign, smashing three centuries and averaging 37 at a strike rate of 183 in just 13 innings. However, with the return of Shubman Gill to the T20I setup during the recent Asia Cup, Samson has been pushed down the order, batting at No. 5 thrice, once at No. 3, and even as low as No. 8 against Bangladesh.