India drops Sanju Samson after the first T20I of a five-match series in England, and he subsequently returns to the playing XI for the final game. The change becomes a talking point as the series progresses and Samson is back in the team for the concluding match.
NDTV reports that Gautam Gambhir comments on the decision, framing it as part of India’s selection choices during the tour rather than a final judgment on Samson’s place in the squad. While the initial omission follows the opening game, Samson’s later recall indicates that the team adjusts its combination ahead of the series end.
Across the coverage provided, the core elements remain consistent: Samson is dropped after the first T20I, he later plays again in the last match, and the discussion centers on Gambhir’s explanation of the selection decision rather than on any single-match performance alone.
