No Sanju Samson in India squad for IND vs AFG ODI series 2026 as Ishan Kishan picked over CSK star
Sanju Samson has been omitted from India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Afghanistan, despite his impressive performance in IPL 2026. Ishan Kishan has been selected as the backup wicketkeeper, marking his return to ODI cricket after more than two years. The decision has raised eyebrows given Samson's strong batting form, where he scored 450 runs in 12 innings during the IPL.
- ▪Sanju Samson was left out of the India squad despite being in excellent form in IPL 2026.
- ▪Ishan Kishan has been recalled as the backup keeper, ending a two-year absence from ODI cricket.
- ▪KL Rahul remains the first-choice wicketkeeper for the series against Afghanistan.
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