Former Team India batter Robin Uthappa has criticized the selectors for dropping Sanju Samson from India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Uthappa questioned the decision to drop a player who played a key role in India's recent T20 World Cup triumph.
Samson was left out of India's 15-member squad for the three-match T20I series in Harare, which begins on Thursday, July 23. He was dropped from the playing XI for the second T20I against England in Manchester, where Vaibhav Sooryavanshi replaced him following Samson's run of just six runs in three innings.
Robin Uthappa questioned the selectors after Sanju Samson was left out of India's squad for the Zimbabwe T20I series. The former India batter said that he was surprised when he first saw the squad and felt Samson had received unfair treatment. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Uthappa said:
"Everyone knows that this isn't right. When I first saw the squad, I thought it was a fan-created team because Sanju's name was not there. When I finally realized it was true, I thought to myself, 'How much will you play around with one person?' It doesn't feel right and it won't sit right with anyone."
"It feels like Sanju is the only one who gets such a harsh treatment. Here's a guy who has just won you a World Cup four months ago. I am sure he has been told that he's rested. But does Sanju deserve to be dropped on the back of two first-ballers and one failure? That's my question. There seems to be lack of clarity and everyone's in flux with many reactive decisions being made."
If You Can't Feel Secure After Winning a World Cup, Then When?" - Robin Uthappa on Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson was dropped for the Zimbabwe T20I series and lost his place in the playing XI against England. The wicketkeeper-batter has been named in the Shreyas Iyer-led squad for the upcoming Asian Games, but his position remains uncertain.
Robin Uthappa said dropping a player after such a successful World Cup campaign sends the wrong message to the dressing room. He questioned how players could feel secure about their place if winning a World Cup was not enough to earn an extended run in the team.
"His (Samson) selection shouldn't even be a conversation, considering he has won you a World Cup singlehandedly. It's impossible to comprehend. When can one feel like I'll have enough to stay in the side for the next few years at this rate? If you can't get that feeling even after winning your side a World Cup, then when?"
Inconsistent Form Costs Sanju Samson a Place in Zimbabwe Squad
Sanju Samson's omission from the Zimbabwe T20I series came after a disappointing run with the bat. He scored only five runs in two matches against Ireland before managing just one run in the opening T20I against England. The poor returns led to his exclusion from the playing XI and later from the Zimbabwe squad.
Despite his match-winning performances in India's 2026 T20 World Cup triumph at home, Samson's overall T20I record has been inconsistent. He has scored 1,405 runs in 65 T20Is at an average of 27.01 and a strike rate of 155.42, including three centuries and six half-centuries.
For the three-match series in Harare, the selectors picked Punjab Kings wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh as the backup to Ishan Kishan. The decision reflects the increasing competition for India's wicketkeeper spot, with several young players pushing for opportunities.
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