India is reportedly leaving wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson out of the squad for an upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, according to NDTV. The report says selectors have taken a stance that results in Samson not being included, despite his recent success at the 2026 T20 World Cup, where he was named Player of the Tournament. The series is described as a three-match T20I contest, with the selection decision framed as a matter of squad planning ahead of the matches against Zimbabwe. While the report highlights Samson’s prior performance at the World Cup, it does not provide detailed justification for the omission beyond the selectors’ reported position. The information reflects the current selection status as reported by NDTV and focuses on Samson’s absence from India’s squad for the Zimbabwe series.