Fans Disappointed as Sanju Samson Once Again Misses Cashing Out
Fans are once again voicing their frustrations over Sanju Samson, following his latest early dismissal in a T20 match against New Zealand. On January 21, 2026, during the first T20I in Nagpur, the Indian cricketer was dismissed for just six runs by Matt Henry in the first over. His dismissal sparked a wave of disappointment on social media, where supporters expressed their discontent.
Match Summary
In the match, India faced a challenging target of 209 runs set by New Zealand. The Kiwis achieved their total through strong performances from Rachin Ravindra and Mitchell Santner. Unfortunately for India, the early loss of Sanju Samson added to the mounting pressure.
Fan Reactions
- Many fans took to Twitter to share their disappointment. One user stated, “I’m done with you Sanju Samson,” expressing frustration with his consistency.
- Another post lamented, “Always failed to cash out despite the chances,” highlighting the repeated failures of Samson to capitalize on opportunities.
- With the ICC World Cup approaching, discussions around his future in the team intensified. Some fans called for him to be dropped, mentioning Ishan Kishan’s strong performance as a point of comparison.
Performance Overview
Samson was not the only batsman to struggle in this match. His teammate Abhishek Sharma also fell early, becoming a victim of Jacob Duffy with a golden duck. However, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav managed to stabilize the innings following these setbacks.
The growing pressure on Samson to perform raises concerns as he competes for a position in the squad with other players like Kishan. Fans are hopeful that he can turn his fortunes around and secure his place on the team.
As frustration builds, the upcoming matches will be critical for Sanju Samson to demonstrate his capabilities and alleviate the disappointment among fans.
