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 has weighed in on Jasprit Bumrah’s disappointing IPL 2026 run, noting that mental fatigue could be behind his struggles. Despite featuring in all 10 matches for Mumbai Indians, Bumrah has managed only three wickets, raising concerns for a team currently sitting ninth with three wins and seven losses. The comments add a psychological lens to his form slump.
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