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India vs Australia: Ex-India Star's 'Disappointed' Post Over Sanju Samson's Team India Snub Is Viral

Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Irfan Pathan was left disappointed after Sanju Samson did not feature in India's squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Samson was a back-up member of the squad for Asia Cup 2023 but he came back before the final and he was not included in the squad for the Cricket World Cup 2023. Pathan took to social media to post about the development and said that he would have been disappointed if he was in Samson's position. "If I'm in place of Sanju Samson right now I will be very disappointed...," Irfan posted on X (formerly called Twitter).

"I Choose To...": Sanju Samson Breaks Silence After Australia ODIs Snub Ahead Of World Cup

Sanju Samson took to social media to express his feelings after he was not included in the India squad for the ODI series against Australia. The exclusion of the wicket-keeper batter came as a surprise as major stars like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were rested for the matches and Ravichandran Ashwin made a surprise return. However, India decided to go with KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan as wicket-keeping options. "It is what it is !! I choose to keep moving forward," he posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Sanju Samson's Cryptic Post After Australia ODIs Snub Makes Fans Emotional

Sanju Samson has been in the mix for a national team call-up lately but the wicket-keeper batter did not find a place in the Indian cricket team squad for the upcoming ODI series against Australia. It was a surprise for some experts and fans as big names like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were rested for the series ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Prasidh Krishna were included despite the former having Asian Games commitments but India decided to stick to KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan. After the announcement, Sanju posted a cryptic message on his Facebook account.

Shreyas Iyer's Back Stiffness Keeps India Worried As Squad For Australia Series Set To Be Named This Week

Shreyas Iyer's back injury isn't apparently very serious but concerns remain about his availability for India's final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Friday as the national selection committee is set to name the squad for the three-match series against Australia sometime during the week. Iyer, who has come back after a long lay-off and a back surgery to cure his stress fracture, played against Pakistan and Nepal in the group league stage before pulling out of the match against the arch-rivals at the eleventh hour, complaining back spasms. A clearer picture will emerge on Thursday during the optional training ahead of the Bangladesh game.

Asia Cup 2023 Stand-By Player Sanju Samson Leaves Team India Squad: Report

In what comes as the latest update from Sri Lanka, India batter Sanju Samson has left the Team India squad amid the ongoing Asia Cup Super Four stage, as per sources. Samson was a travelling reserve player in India's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul, who had missed the first two matches -against Pakistan and Nepal- in the Asia Cup after he picked up a niggle, joined India and practised with the team's nets on Thursday. The sources said after Rahul joined India, Samson was released from the squad as he travelled with the team as a stand-by player.

"What Suryakumar Yadav Can Do, Even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't": Harbhajan Singh

As the India squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 was announced, Suryakumar Yadav's inclusion in the team did raise a few eyebrows considering the poor form the batter has shown since making his debut in the 50-over format for India. Some even felt that Sanju Samson should've been given the nod over Surya, owing to an exemplary record in the 50-over format. But, Harbhajan Singh isn't in agreement. In fact, Bhajji feels what Suryakumar can do at the No. 5 or No. 6 position, no other batter in the Indian team can.

"No Competition": Ravichandran Ashwin Explains Why Ishan Kishan Was Picked Ahead Of Sanju Samson For World Cup

Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed the selection committee's decision to include Ishan Kishan as the backup wicketkeeper for the World Cup. Kishan was named in the 15-man India squad for the World Cup, with Sanju Samson missing out from the fray. With KL Rahul likely to keep the gloves at the World Cup, subject to his fitness, Kishan has been picked as the backup wicketkeeper. Ashwin feels that there is no comparison between Kishan and Sanju as the former ticks multiple boxes.

"You Have To Make Tough Choices": Rohit Sharma On Players "Fighting For Their Spots"

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that one has to take tough calls while selecting players for the big tournaments like World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming marquee event that is set to be hosted in India in October-November this year. While fit-again KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah made it to the team for the world event, players like Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Tilak Varma were excluded.

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India vs Australia: Ex-India Star's 'Disappointed' Post Over Sanju Samson's Team India Snub Is Viral

"I Choose To...": Sanju Samson Breaks Silence After Australia ODIs Snub Ahead Of World Cup

Sanju Samson's Cryptic Post After Australia ODIs Snub Makes Fans Emotional

Shreyas Iyer's Back Stiffness Keeps India Worried As Squad For Australia Series Set To Be Named This Week

Asia Cup 2023 Stand-By Player Sanju Samson Leaves Team India Squad: Report

"What Suryakumar Yadav Can Do, Even Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Can't": Harbhajan Singh

"No Competition": Ravichandran Ashwin Explains Why Ishan Kishan Was Picked Ahead Of Sanju Samson For World Cup

"You Have To Make Tough Choices": Rohit Sharma On Players "Fighting For Their Spots"