Archive · 26 Jul 2026
India Slammed For Mistreating Sanju Samson
Kris Srikkanth, a former national selector, has criticized the Indian cricket management for treating Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma differently.
Samson, who was the MVP of the 2026 T20 World Cup, was dropped after just three poor performances.
On the other hand, Abhishek Sharma continues to get chances despite inconsistent performances.
Srikkanth questioned why Samson isn't given the same opportunities as Sharma and expressed concern over Sharma's recent poor form.
Kris Srikkanth criticized the Indian cricket management for treating Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma differently.
Sanju Samson was dropped after three failed T20Is despite being the MVP of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Abhishek Sharma continues to receive opportunities despite inconsistent performances.
Srikkanth questioned why Samson isn't given the same chances as Sharma.
Srikkanth expressed concern over Sharma's recent poor form and urged him to find a way to spend more time at the crease.
- Who
- Kris Srikkanth, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma
- What
- Criticism of Indian cricket management's treatment of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Questioning the fairness and consistency in player selection and opportunities
Sanju Samson's Treatment
Abhishek Sharma's Treatment
Selection and Opportunities
Sanju Samson's Treatment
Sanju Samson was dropped after just three failed T20Is despite being named Player of the Tournament at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Abhishek Sharma's Treatment
Abhishek Sharma continues to receive an extended run despite inconsistent performances.
Performance Analysis
Sanju Samson's Treatment
Sanju Samson was the MVP of the World Cup and has not been given enough opportunities.
Abhishek Sharma's Treatment
Abhishek Sharma has had a few good knocks but overall has an average performance.
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Event
- ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
- Critic
- Kris Srikkanth
- Players Involved
- Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma
- Recent Performance
- Abhishek Sharma's recent poor performances in T20Is against Zimbabwe