India’s team composition has emerged as a key discussion point following Sanju Samson‘s omission from the playing XI during the ongoing T20I series against England. As debate continues over how the wicketkeeper-batter might return to the side, former India opener Wasim Jaffer has weighed in on a proposed solution he believes should be avoided. According to Jaffer, altering Samson’s batting role would not resolve the selection dilemma and risks disrupting the lineup’s overall balance.
Jaffer cautions against middle-order role for Samson
Jaffer argued that deploying Samson in the middle order merely to accommodate him in the XI would be unfair to the player. He emphasized that India’s batting order already features established performers in those positions, and forcing Samson into a different role would undermine the team’s structure.
“We know what Samson can do in the top order and how destructive he can be. He plays match-winning knocks when he plays well. Just to play him, keeping him in the middle order will be a wrong decision, according to me,” Jaffer stated on his YouTube channel.
He further noted that India’s middle order is largely settled, making it difficult to integrate Samson there without disturbing the existing combination.
Jaffer urges continuity for Samson amid Suryavanshi excitement
Jaffer added that he does not want Samson to drift out of India’s plans despite the growing enthusiasm surrounding Vaibhav Suryavanshi. While acknowledging the youngster deserves opportunities, he stressed that selections should evolve organically rather than by sidelining an established performer.
He warned that frequent changes could breed insecurity within the squad, with players fearing they could lose their spots despite prior performances. Jaffer believes continuity remains vital and that Samson’s contributions for India, including his Player of the Tournament campaign in the 2026 T20 World Cup, should not be overlooked.
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