Updated On: 23 January, 2026 09:44 AM IST | Raipur | PTI
In and out of the playing XI for no fault of his own, Samson is now certain to get an extended run ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan
Sanju Samson would look to hit his straps in a much-needed settled role at the top of the order, while Ishan Kishan would be better served to make the limited opportunities count in the second T20I between India and New Zealand here on Friday.
In and out of the playing XI for no fault of his own, Samson is now certain to get an extended run ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup.