Sanju Samson’s place in India’s T20 WC 2026 XI under debate

Samson makes the squad; regular XI place still in question

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Sanju Samson tried as opener in New Zealand T20I

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Samson opens but hasn’t sealed his XI spot

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Final match offers Samson chance to seal XI spot

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Management to assess Samson’s starts and pressure handling

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Final NZ T20I could decide Samson’s XI chance

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