Sanju Samson awaits rare return to India’s opener role but Shubman Gill remains in contention
Published on: Dec. 18, 2025, 7:22 p.m. | Source: Malayala Manorama
India could play Sanju Samson as an opener in the fifth and final T20I against South Africa in Ahmedabad if Shubman Gill, who is injured, doesn't.Shubman Gill injury, India vs New Zealand T20I, Sanju Samson T20I opportunity, Indian cricket team injury update, Shubman Gill fitness, India T20I series, cricket news, sports updates, T20I final Ahmedabad, Abhishek Sharma opening batsman, Jitesh Sharma wicketkeeper, Indian cricket team schedule 2024, Shubman Gill recovery timeline, Sanju Samson T20I stats, India vs New Zealand series preview
