“Hope There Has Been Some Communication”: Ajinkya Rahane Questions Sanju Samson’s Omission From Zimbabwe T20Is

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Support for Sanju Samson has continued to build after his omission from India’s squad for the Zimbabwe T20I series. The wicketkeeper-batter’s exclusion has sparked debate, with several former cricketers and experts questioning the selectors’ decision despite his recent contributions for the national team.

Ajinkya Rahane has now joined those raising concerns over the call. The experienced batter took to social media to express his surprise at Samson being left out, saying he found the decision difficult to understand. His reaction adds to the growing criticism from within the cricket fraternity over the selectors’ move.

Ajinkya Rahane Questions Sanju Samson’s Exclusion From India Squad

Ajinkya Rahane has questioned Sanju Samson’s omission from India’s T20I squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe tour. The experienced batter shared his thoughts on Instagram, saying he hoped the selectors had spoken to Samson before leaving him out. Backing the wicketkeeper-batter, Rahane also expressed confidence that he would return to the national team soon.

Sharing his reaction, Rahane wrote, “Hope there has been some communication with @imsanjusamson. Find it odd that the hero of our recent T20 WC win has been left out of the T20 squad to Zimbabwe. Hope to see him back in the team soon.” His comments came shortly after India announced the squad for the Zimbabwe series, with Samson’s absence becoming one of the biggest talking points following his role in India’s successful T20 World Cup campaign.

The BCCI announced India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe on July 6. Ashok Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh and Yash Thakur received their maiden India call-ups, while Shreyas Iyer was named captain of the side. The series is scheduled to begin on July 23 in Harare.

India will play all three matches at the Harare Sports Club, with the fixtures set for July 23, 25 and 26. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi retained his place in the squad after making his international debut during the ongoing T20I series against England. Tilak Varma was appointed vice-captain for the tour.

India’s squad for Zimbabwe T20Is: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Ishan Kishan (WK), Shivam Dube, Suryansh Shedge, Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, Varun Chakaravarthy, Prince Yadav, Yash Thakur, Ashok Sharma, Mayank Yadav and Prabhsimran Singh (WK).