サンジュ・サムソンはICCチャンピオンズ・トロフィー2025代表から逃すが、リシャブ・パントは評価される

And Sanju Samson’s fate has again seen him miss out on an ICC mega event. Indian captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar held a press conference in Mumbai, announcing India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad. While the 15-man squad is obviously bolstered with the players who featured at the ODI World Cup 2023, Samson is left out. For his ODI heroics, KL Rahul is the first-choice keeper option, with Rishabh Pant being another choice. Interestingly, Samson hammered a century the last ODI he played for India in South Africa.

No Sanju Samson in ICC Champions Trophy squad because…

There were talks about inclusion for Sanju Samson, who has found a new life ever since he opened in the T20Is. Samson slammed three hundreds in just a span of five T20 internationals. Even Sunil Gavaskar batted for his inclusion, saying that he can score a double century in ODIs. However, his participation (lack of) at the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) might have played a part. Samson was picked for the T20Is against England but he remained on the sidelines for the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

While there was a disagreement between Samson and the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA), had Samson played and done well in the tournament, it would have definitely helped his case. Regardless, Samson hasn’t been selected as a backup wicketkeeper, a role that has been given to Rishabh Pant.

Sanju Samson’s ODI & List A stats

Samson, in the limited opportunities given, has wonderful ODI numbers for the India cricket team. However, his overall List A record suggests otherwise. Samson averages under 34 after 128 matches and has scored just 3 centuries. That’s a hundred every 40 innings. For someone of his talent, the record isn’t justified. The BCCI would also give his stats a look, but whether they’ll play a role or not, that’s to be seen.

India squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

• Rohit Sharma (C)
  Shubman Gill (VC)
  Virat Kohli
  Shreyas Iyer
  KL Rahul
  Hardik Pandya
  Axar Patel
  Washington Sundar
  Kuldeep Yadav
  Jasprit Bumrah
  Mohd Shami
  Arshdeep Singh
  Yashasvi Jaiswal
  Rishabh Pant
  Ravindra Jadeja