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Sanju Samson Gets Big Backing From India Test Great Amid Low-Scoring Streak

Reported by Abp News 8 Oct 2026, 8:28 pm IST 1 min read

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Sanju Samson has found himself under the spotlight after another quiet outing, but India Test veteran Cheteshwar Pujara believes the wicketkeeper-batsman deserves continued backing rather than immediate scrutiny. India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies after an eight-wicket victory in Lucknow. Samson contributed just 11 runs, adding to a difficult run that saw him register scores of 9, 7 and 2 during India’s recent Asian Games campaign.

With the second T20I scheduled in Ranchi, questions around Samson’s place in the side are likely to continue. Pujara Wants…

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Section: Sports
Topics: Cricket
Places: Jharkhand, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh
First reported by: Abp News
Reporter: suyash sahay
Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026, 8:28 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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