T20 World Cup 2026: India's playing XI dilemma - more of the same or is it time to bring Sanju Samson in?

Team Indian honed their skills in Chennai ahead of their crucial Zimbabwe clash, with batting combinations dominating discussions for the T20 World Cup Super Eight contest. Rinku Singh was the notable

25 Feb, 02:30 — 25 Feb, 08:00

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India's national cricket team is facing crucial decisions regarding its playing XI as it progresses through the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup, with an important match against Zimbabwe approaching. Discussions are centered on optimizing batting combinations, specifically whether to maintain the current lineup or introduce new talent like Sanju Samson, impacting the team's strategy for the tournament.

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IndiaNational cricket team Sanju SamsonCricketer under consideration for playing XI ZimbabweOpponent team in T20 World Cup T20 World CupMajor international cricket tournament ChennaiLocation for team training Rinku SinghCricketer mentioned in discussions

Coverage Timeline

First report: Times of India · 25 Feb, 02:30|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 6h|Window: 6h

Times of India25 Feb, 02:30First to report

T20 World Cup: India XI vs Zimbabwe - stay patient or ring in the changes?

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Yahoo25 Feb, 08:00Latest update