Published 20:02 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.
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India anunced squad for ir T20I series against West Indies on Thursday. While squad wore same look like one against Bangladesh, one major change which shocked fans was omission of Sanju Samson. Samson’s exclusion from squad has irked fans and y have expressed ir 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 2nd T20I at Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum. Many fans have decided to boycott 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 t playing?
Sanju Samson has been in sublime form since turn of year. After a dismal IPL 2019 with 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 fastest List-A double hundred and continued his form in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, only to be overlooked by selectors again. With Rishabh Pant's struggles fairly evident, selectors may have a tough time explaining Sanju Samson's omission.
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18:31 IST, November 22nd 2019