India’s then-captain Suryakumar Yadav says wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson reacts encouragingly after being dropped from India’s playing XI ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Yadav describes being surprised by Samson’s response and presents it as a sign of his mindset during selection changes.
According to the accounts, Samson’s reaction involves staying committed to preparing as though he were still part of the squad. Times of India adds that Samson’s later performances in the knockout rounds are key to India’s run, and that he ends the tournament as Player of the Tournament.
NDTV similarly focuses on Yadav’s account of Samson’s “stunning” reply when left out, without emphasizing the same tournament arc. Across outlets, the common thread is Yadav’s depiction of Samson’s attitude following the drop and its impact on team morale.
