Sanju Samson continues his Nightmarish Form: Is it time to bring back Shubman Gill for the T20 World Cup?

The clock is ticking for Team India, and alarm bells are ringing louder than ever. Sanju Samson, the man trusted to be India’s primary wicketkeeper-batter for the upcoming T20 World Cup, is going through a horror patch that has fans and experts worried.

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In the ongoing series against New Zealand, Samson’s bat has been dangerously silent. After managing just 10 runs in the first match, he fell for a duck in the second. It could have been even worse; he was dropped on the boundary before eventually getting out in the very first over! This isn’t just a couple of bad games; it’s a pattern. Sanju Samson scored his last 50 eight innings ago, and since his century against South Africa in November, the runs have simply dried up.

Sanju Samson vs Shubman Gill stats comparison

With a career average dipping below 25 after more than 50 matches, the question must be asked: Did India make a mistake leaving out Shubman Gill?

While Gill was dropped from the main squad, his numbers tell a different story. In 36 T20Is, Gill has scored 869 runs at an average of 28, significantly better than Samson’s current returns. His strike rate is healthy too, sitting close to 140.

As the World Cup draws near, every failure piles more pressure on Sanju Samson. If he doesn’t find his touch in the remaining games against New Zealand, the selectors might be forced to make a desperate call. Is it too late to hit the panic button and bring Gill back? For the sake of the World Cup, we hope the answer becomes clear soon.