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Sanju Samson supports Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh, hits back at critics
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News18•15-10-2026, 11:41
Sanju Samson supports Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh, hits back at critics
- •Sanju Samson came to the defense of Indian bowlers following the 24-run defeat against the West Indies in the fourth T20.
- •Samson stated that emerging fast bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh will improve as they gain more experience.
- •West Indies posted 247 for three, while India was bowled out for 223 in 19.3 overs, leveling the series 2-2.
- •Samson admitted India lacks a direct replacement for Jasprit Bumrah but praised the talent among the young bowling attack.
- •Despite scoring 56 off 23 balls, Samson expressed confidence that players like Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma will bounce back.
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Sanju Samson defended the young bowlers by stating that emerging fast bowlers will improve as they gain more experience. He noted that Arshdeep Singh is performing brilliantly and Prince Yadav's bowling has been very impressive.
Invited to bat first, the West Indies posted 247 for three, enabled by an unbeaten 102 off 50 balls from captain Shai Hope. Keemo Paul then took five wickets to bowl India out for 223, helping the West Indies level the series 2-2.
Sanju Samson stated that Tilak Varma's dismissal was the turning point of the match because India was still in contention while he was batting. Tilak scored 43 runs off 25 balls and was putting pressure on the bowlers alongside Nitish Kumar Reddy.
