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Shastri endorses Samson as India's future T20I captain

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Ravi Shastri Backs Sanju Samson as Future India T20 Captain After World Cup Heroics

By IANS News May 15, 2026 • 11:30 AM View: 975

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has singled out in-form batter Sanju Samson as a strong candidate for India’s T20I captaincy in the coming years, saying that the wicketkeeper-batter’s ‘maturity’ makes him a clear candidate for the role.

Samson’s recent performances, both in the IPL and at the international level, have elevated his profile as not only a reliable batter but also a potential leader. India recently celebrated their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph on home soil under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.

TAGS Former India Ravi Shastri Sanju Samson ICC Men T20 World Cup Suryakumar Yadav World Cup Sanju Samson ICC Review Rajasthan Royals West Indies West Indies

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