'How is Sanju Samson playing in 1st ODI?': Fans stunned by visuals from IND vs WI match

Sanju Samson was omitted from Team India's playing XI for the IND vs WI 1st ODI taking place at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. It sparked a flurry of reactions on social media as Indian fans were unhappy with his omission. India decided to go in with Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan in India vs West Indies 1st ODI. However, there was one moment during the team hurdle before the start of the match that sent shockwaves on the internet. 

3 things you need to know

• Team India is playing the first ODI against West Indies at the Kensington Oval
• Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first
• Sanju Samson did not find a place in Team India's playing XI for IND vs WI 1st ODI

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India vs West Indies: Suryakumar Yadav plays with fans' feelings

Suryakumar Yadav was seen playing with Sanju Samson's jersey at the start of the 1st ODI. The reason behind the move is still uncertain but it really surprised the fans as they couldn't believe their eyes. Surya might be playing with fan's feelings or he might be paying tribute to Samson or their might be some issue with his jersey. The answer is not there but it sure stirred the hornet's nest. Here is Suryakumar Yadav playing with Samson's jersey.

Suryakumar Yadav wearing Sanju Samson Jersey
What A Nice Gesture! #INDvsWI #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/7FAsAFtbHS

— Ankit Kunwar (@TheAnkitKunwar) July 27, 2023

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IND vs WI 1st ODI: India vs West Indies Playing XI 

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mukesh Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik.

West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell, G Motie, Romario Shepherd, D Drakes, G Seals, Yannic Cariah.