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Don't see Sanju Samson as back-up opener for ICC CWC 2027: Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer does not see Sanju Samson as a backup opener for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. He cited consistency issues as a primary concern for Samson in the ODI format. Jaffer believes Samson should focus solely on T20 international cricket opportunities. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan are identified as better-suited ODI opening candidates. Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad also fit the required mould for 50-over cricket.

5 Sep 2026 5:38 pm