
Cuttack , December 9, 2025:
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is reportedly unlikely to feature in India’s playing XI for the first T20 International against South Africa in Cuttack. Team sources indicated that the decision is part of the management’s strategic planning ahead of the three-match T20I series.
Selectors and team officials are assessing player form, fitness, and team balance before finalizing the lineup. Samson’s potential absence has sparked discussions among fans and cricket analysts, with many debating the impact on India’s batting and wicketkeeping options in the opening encounter of the series.

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