Ind vs SL 3rd T20I: Sanju Samson misses out on trophy celebrations after Pune failure

India defeated Sri Lanka in  third T20I at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune. With a massive 78-run win, hosts continued steamrolling form that y have been in for almost a year w. Ar highlight from game was that Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson finally got ar chance to represent India.

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Sanju Samson finally gets a vote of confidence from Virat Kohli

Sanju Samson made his T20I debut for India in 2015 against Zimbabwe and had t played a T20I for country since n. On Friday, he was finally picked over Rishabh Pant and was part of Indian playing XI. Fans had been criticising Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for lack of chances which were bestowed upon Sanju Samson in past few months.

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As Samson took guard once again on Friday, he made a statement by smashing his very first ball for a six. He departed very next ball as he was trapped lbw off a Wanindu Hasaranga delivery. However, India piled on a massive total of 201 which was eugh to make Sri Lanka lose match eventually.

Where was Sanju Samson during team celebrations?

As Team India lifted ar trophy, pictures captured all players but Sanju Samson. Fans wondered why Samson was t re to celebrate win with his team. However, a post from India's Test opener, Mayank Agarwal gave m ir answer. Agarwal posted a picture from a flight in which he was seen alongside Axar Patel, Krunal Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson.

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se players are all a part of India A side which will face New Zealand A in a few games before Blackcaps host Indians for 5 T20Is, 3 ODIs and 3 Tests. India A will play three ufficial ODIs and two ufficial Tests against New Zealand A side. Here is full India A squad for same.

• Shubman Gill (captain)
• Mayank Agarwal
• Suryakumar Yadav
• Sanju Samson
• Axar Patel
• Sandeep Warrier
• Hardik Pandya
• Ishan Kishan
• Mohammed Siraj
• K Khaleel Ahmed
• Krunal Pandya
• Ishan Porel
• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Rahul Chahar
• Prithvi Shaw

(Im Courtesy: AP)

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