Samson says team comes first after being dropped for Sooryavanshi

Sanju Samson on 16 September 2026 addressed being dropped for Sooryavanshi, stressing team objectives over individual rivalries and societal expectations.

He said selections hinge on a player’s current form and the imperative to secure victories. Acknowledging external pressures, he added that experience helps navigate them and that players should prioritise team dynamics, a point linked to his key role in steering India to a series win against Afghanistan.