Sanju Samson joins Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul in India's elite club

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The Kerala batter was a key player in India's T20 World Cup triumph, but his form has been inconsistent since then.

He had scored only 33 runs in four innings before the Afghanistan series.

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  • The Kerala batter was a key player in India's T20 World Cup triumph, but his form has been inconsistent since then.
  • He had scored only 33 runs in four innings before the Afghanistan series.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:48:25 UTC.

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Samson's 57 off 22 establishes his role of preferred opener as India seal series

Sanju Samson showcased his incredible skills, leading India to a triumphant T20 series win against Afghanistan with a blistering fifty-seven runs in just twenty-two balls. He was well-supported by Abhishek Sharma, who added thirty-eight not out.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India