Cuttack: India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Monday addressed the much-discussed change in Sanju Samson’s batting position while welcoming back vice-captain Shubman Gill and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, both of whom have recovered from their respective injuries.

Addressing a presser on the eve of the series opener at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, Suryakumar clarified that wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson remains a vital part of the team’s plans despite losing his opening slot to Shubman Gill for the upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa. ADVERTISEMENT

“When Sanju came into the T20I side, he batted higher up the order and did really well as an opener. But Shubman had opened before him in the Sri Lanka series, so he deserved to take that spot back once fit,” Suryakumar expl

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