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Published 18:31 IST, November 22nd 2019

Sanju Samson dropped: Netizens threaten to boycott Ind vs WI Thiruvananthapuram T20I

Sanju Samson, who hails from Kerala, was dropped from India vs West Indies T20I squad. Fans have threatened to boycott the Thiruvananthapuram T20I in protest.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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India announced the squad for their T20I series against West Indies on Thursday. While the squad wore the same look like the one against Bangladesh, the one major change which shocked the fans was the omission of Sanju Samson. Samson’s exclusion from the squad has irked the fans and they have expressed their displeasure on Twitter.

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Sanju Samson dropped: Boycott Ind vs WI Thiruvananthapuram T20I says fans

India are set to play West Indies in 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is starting on December 6. India are set to play West Indies in the 2nd T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum. Many fans have decided to boycott the T20I as a mark of protest for dropping Sanju Samson, who also hails from Kerala.

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Sanju Samson dropped: Why is Sanju Samson not playing?

Sanju Samson has been in sublime form since the turn of the year. After a dismal IPL 2019 with the Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson made most of his limited opportunities for India A, including scoring a 48-ball 91 in a rain-curtailed match against South Africa A. Samson scored the fastest List-A double hundred and continued his form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, only to be overlooked by the selectors again. With Rishabh Pant's struggles fairly evident, the selectors may have a tough time explaining Sanju Samson's omission. 

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Updated 20:02 IST, November 22nd 2019

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