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Published 21:05 IST, October 5th 2024

Big Update on Sanju Samson; Suryakumar Yadav Reveals RR Captain's Role in IND vs BAN T20I Series

Ahead of the start of the bilateral contest, SKY has made a big revelation regarding Sanju Samson's role in the Team India squad.

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Suryakumar Yadav will resume captaincy duties in the 3-match India vs Bangladesh T20I series, which is scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 6, 2024. The first T20I will be played in Gwalior. Ahead of the start of the bilateral contest, SKY has made a big revelation regarding the inclusion of Sanju Samson in the playing XI.

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Sanju Samson to open for India in the IND vs BAN T20I series

Those following Indian cricket for a long time would be accustomed to the situation of Sanju Samson . The batter has been in and out of the Team India squad for a considerable period. Yearning for a break-out performance, Samson has incessantly struggled for consistency, however, he has managed to remain in the scheme of things.

The Rajasthan Royals captain will be rendered with yet another opportunity to star for India on Sunday and this time he will be batting at one of his preferred spots. On the eve of the 1st IND vs BAN T20I, skipper Suryakumar Yadav has divulged that Sanju Samson will open for the Men-in-Blue along with the rising sensation Abhishek Sharma.  In the pre-match presser, Suryakumar confirmed that Sanju Samson will open with Abhishek Sharma in the series. “Sanju will open in this series.”

Thus, it is a big chance for Sanju Samson to finally cement a spot in the T20I team. Will he be able to seize the opportunity this time?

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India vs Bangladesh 1st T20I: Preview

India outplayed Bangladesh in the 2-match Test series, scripting a clean sweep of 2-0. The next phase of the Bangladesh tour of India includes a 3-match T20I series. The first match of the affair will take place on October 6, 2024, in Gwalior. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian side. A blend of experience and a fresh lot makes up the Indian unit. Among the exciting talents in the block, Mayank Yadav has also made his way into the squad and all eyes will be on how the express pacer will fare in the series, should he be given the opportunity to feature in the playing XI.

15-member Team India squad for T0I series against Bangladesh : Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya , Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav.

Updated 21:11 IST, October 5th 2024