'What's wrong in Sanju': Netizens go berserk after Samson's exclusion from IND-AUS squad

The BCCI, under the presence of chief selector Ajit Agarkar, has made the announcement for the Indian Cricket Team squad in the three-match ODI series against Australia. Two squads have been announced with the introduction of a fan-favourite cricketer, R Ashwin. KL Rahul will be leading the squad in the first two games, while Rohit Sharma will take charge in the third and final ODI. Since Axar Patel is injured, his availability will be subject to fitness in the last match. While the squad looks promising, the fans have pointed out the lack of some top-tier players.

3 things you need to know

• KL Rahul will lead Team India in the first two games
• R Ashwin has been included in the squad
• Gaikwad, Krishna will be in action

Netizens question Sanju Samson, Chahal's exclusion from IND-AUS squad

The squad for the upcoming India-Australia three-match ODI series has several notable cricketers in the mix. But the exclusion of Sanju Samson has yet again sparked the fire among the netizens. Samson last played in the India-Ireland series, where he could not produce a fruitful performance. X users showcased their thoughts on the omission of the wicketkeeper-batsman.

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The users also pointed out the failure to add Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have been missing out on action for a while. Here are some reactions from the fans.

Where is Sanju Samson

— Suresh Parmar® (@iamSureshParmar) September 18, 2023

Where is Yuzvendra Chahal,Sikhar Dhawan and Sanju Samson

— Vishwash khatri (@vishwash_khatri) September 18, 2023

Happy for #Ashwin but where is #SanjuSamson or #bhuvneshwarkumar

— VINAY TIWARI (@vinayking1555) September 18, 2023

What's wrong in Sanju Samson and Chahal ? pic.twitter.com/AdPt3oWxrJ

— Shubman Gang (@ShubmanGang) September 18, 2023

Where is Sanju Samson #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS

— Adv Rajat prajapati 🧑‍🎓🧑‍✈️ (@rajat9565) September 18, 2023

Team India's confirmed squad for the three-match series against Australia

Squad for the 1st two ODIs: KL Rahul (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja (Vice-captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

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Squad for the 3rd & final ODI: Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya, (Vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel*, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, R Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj (*Axar Patel's availability will be subject to fitness)