Ind vs SL: Gautam Gambhir finds Sanju Samson better than Shikhar Dhawan to play for India

T20I series between India and Sri Lanka went underway in Guwahati on January 5. However, much to fans' disappointment, first international fixture for  New Year 2020 for both teams turned out to be a rain-affected affair. In match, Shikhar Dhawan was making a return to Indian squad after missing out on last month’s series against West Indies.

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Ind vs SL: Gautam Gambhir picks Sanju Samson over Shikhar Dhawan

Even though Shikhar Dhawan mand to make a cut into playing XI, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir wanted Sanju Samson to open innings. While speaking to official broadcaster, Gautam Gambhir said India should have tried opening innings with Samson. 25-year old Samson recently had a good outing in domestic cricket. He registered a record-breaking double hundred during last September’s Vijay Hazare Trophy.

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Sanju Samson was part of India’s squad in home series against Bangladesh and West Indies as well. However, Kerala based cricketer did t man to make a cut into playing XI and had to celebrate India's series wins from dugout. Speaking about his repeated exclusions from squad, Gautam Gambhir said that it will become very difficult for Sanju Samson to feature in playing XI once Rohit Sharma returns to squad.

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Gambhir has been vocal in past as well when it comes to his backing for Samson. However, many fans could have to wait furr to see Rajasthan Royals player feature in Indian team in presence of Rishabh Pant. Virat Kohli and co. will w return for second T20I on January 7 at Holkar Stadium in Indore. series-concluded third game is n scheduled to be held on January 10 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

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