IND vs BAN: Fans question why Sanju Samson benched while Shivam Dube struggles at the T20 World Cup?

The toss for the Super 8s clash between India and Bangladesh in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 took place at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and chose to field first, making one change to his side. When it was India captain Rohit Sharma's turn to speak, he stated they preferred to bat first and retained the same winning combination.

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But many people found it upsetting to hear that India had not made any chance to their squad. Fans on social media, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), questioned the exclusion of Sanju Samson in favour of the underwhelming Shivam Dube, who hasn't even been given the chance to bowl.

Why not Sanju Sampson open with Rohit. And Virat Kohli will then be on No 3. Shivam Dube isn’t performing like an all rounder. So let us get Sanju Samson as the opening batsman.

— Nyayapati Balramdas (Modi Parivar) (@DarpanaLabs) June 22, 2024

Why India never selecting sanju Samson even continuos fail of Shivam Dube, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

He have 500 runs in an ipl and never batted in world cup

— Fahad Manaf (@FahadManaf9) June 22, 2024

Shivam dube can't performing so why team not going with sanju Samson?

— CRICKET MENIA (@ParagPatade3) June 22, 2024

#Sanjusamson over #Shivamdube anyday , anywhere ,any ground , don't know why #Shivamdube is getting preference over him . .#T20WoldCup #indvsban #worldcup #icc #bcci #viratkohli #rohitsharma #jaspritbumrah

— Mr A. (@MrAky789) June 22, 2024

Regarding the match, Bangladesh's Taskin is not playing, and Najmul commented, "Looks like a good wicket. I reckon 150-160 will be a good score." The 'Hitman,' speaking at the toss, remarked, "The pitch looks good, but it depends on how much the sun beats down and slows it down. It's important to assess the conditions quickly. We're fielding the same team. It's crucial to focus on the present and not worry about other things."

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India holds a commanding 12-1 head-to-head record against Bangladesh in World Cups, although their matches are fiercely competitive due to their intense rivalry.

It's the battle of the Asian giants 🇮🇳🇧🇩

Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to field first against India.#T20WorldCup | #INDvBAN | 📝: https://t.co/SEUImyoFPs pic.twitter.com/iPAxWKTe4G

— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 22, 2024

Teams:

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah

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