Gautam Gambhir was furious after Sanju Samson's dismissal: India faced Zimbabwe on Thursday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This has been a must-win game for both sides after losing their first Super 8 game against South Africa and the West Indies, respectively. Suryakumar Yadav’s side were invited to bat first after Sikandar Raza won the toss.
India had two changes in the side with Sanju Samson coming in for Rinku Singh and Axar Patel replacing Washington Sundar. The India National Cricket Team was off to a flying start with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma looking to attack from the start. Sanju Samson got the start; however, the wicket-keeper batter failed to convert it.
Despite getting a good start, Samson went back to the pavilion after scoring 24 off 15 deliveries, smashing two sixes and one four in a small, impactful innings before being caught at deep mid-wicket off Blessing Muzarabani’s ball in the 3.4 over.
Samson will be disappointed as he failed to capitalise on his second opportunity in this T20 World Cup. Sanju has played two games in the tournament so far, with the first match being against Namibia, when Abhishek Sharma was out due to a stomach issue. In that game at the Arun Jaitely Stadium, New Delhi, he scored 22 off 8 deliveries.
Samson was brought back into the side after Rinku Singh flew back to his home due to a family emergency, and missed out on the training sessions. Sanju will be very disappointed having fumbled another chance; however, he gave India the start they needed.
Gautam Gambhir looked animated after Sanju Samson's dismissal
After the dismissal, he was caught having a word with the batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, and head coach Gautam Gambhir, who looked animated while talking to the Indian opener. The exact words by the head coach were unknown; however, it was seen that he was speaking about the shot Sanju Samson got out playing.
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— Prince Singh (@singh_prin39954) February 26, 2026Sanju Samson had a brilliant 2024 year; however, since last year, he has been in and out of the team, and also was playing out of his opening position as well during the Asia Cup. But he failed despite getting back to open for the team. Since 2026, he has 92 runs with an average of 13.14 in just 7 innings.
India is firing all guns blazing
India has been firing all guns blazing against the Chevrons, with Abhishek Sharma bringing up his first fifty of the tournament. Ishan Kishan has just been dismissed on the score of 38 off 24 balls. The Men in Blue would want to post a big total with seven overs to go, and the score is 149/2.
Abhishek is batting on 55 off 29 balls, and captain Suryakumar Yadav is in the crease alongside well-set Abhishek Sharma. It has been a good pitch to bat on so far. India have West Indies next in the game as it is potentially a quarter-final with both teams needing to win the last game.
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