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Ravi Shastri names Sanju Samson frontrunner for India T20 captaincy in two to three years
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Published on 15 May 2026
Samson could replace Suryakumar as skipper by 2028
Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson should be on the shortlist for India’s next T20I captaincy within the next two to three years. Speaking after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup win, Shastri pointed to Samson’s Player of the Tournament award and his sustained impact in IPL seasons, including Rajasthan Royals’ leadership. He also suggested the team may look beyond Suryakumar Yadav by 2028, when the current skipper will be 37, praising Samson’s maturity and destructive batting.
- Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson for India T20 captaincy soon
- Shastri links Samson’s case to his T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament form
- Samson impressed with three straight T20 World Cup half-centuries
- Shastri says consistency concerns have been “put a lid on”
- Next T20 World Cup is in 2028, when Suryakumar Yadav turns 37
- Samson has led Rajasthan Royals for five IPL seasons including 2022
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