Former star questions Gautam Gambhir over exclusion of Sanju Samson from India squad
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India 's frequent changes to the T20I playing XI have once again come under scrutiny after the team's poor run of results against England . • While giving opportunities to young talents such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is seen as part of the long-term vision, the decision to leave out Sanju Samson has triggered a fresh debate over consistency in selection. • Samson, who was India's Player of the Tournament during the 2026 T20 World Cup, found himself out of the XI after a brief dip in form. • The move has drawn strong criticism from former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who believes constant chopping and changing could have damaging consequences for the team's dressing-room environment. • Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin first questioned the growing trend of resting players during tours.
Originally reported by OdishaTV.