Supporters of Sanju Samson flooded social media on Sunday, demanding the wicketkeeper-batter’s return after India endured a dramatic batting collapse against South Africa. Chasing a stiff target of 188,
India crumbled to 88 for 8 in 15 overs, with the top order surrendering to a disciplined Proteas bowling attack.
The top three — Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma — managed a combined total of just 16 runs, as the defending champions stumbled to 31 for 3 inside the Powerplay. Although Abhishek ending his run drought with a 12-ball 15, Ishan and Tilak struggled to make an impact, departing for 0 and 1 respectively.
The underwhelming display from the top order has once again sparked debate over team combinations and selection calls, with a section of supporters urging the management to reconsider their choices ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Someone Please add me in PR team of SANJU SAMSON 😭💔
I QUIT TO SET BACK FOR THIS FRAUDSTER 😤 #T20WorldCup #INDvsSA #AbhishekSharma #Sanjusamson pic.twitter.com/biDtPSrcUO
— CRIC_LOVER (@tiwariharsh_ji) February 22, 2026
It is time to drop the slogger and bring sanju samson. In WC’s you need firey start to win pic.twitter.com/cVlI78RTro
— : ???? (@Nodle_Hair) February 22, 2026
Justice for sanju samson pic.twitter.com/YRo3kvVSon
— . (@single_soul1) February 22, 2026
Enough is Enough
If India want to back in this World Cup – We need Sanju Samson as opener or num 3 .!
— MK (@Mahi017_) February 22, 2026
Time to bring Sanju Samson back in the team … It’s never too late…. We love team India … @surya_14kumar @GautamGambhir
— Rishi Chhavi Talwar (@talwarrishi1) February 22, 2026
bring back sanju samson
— frank (@franklinnnmj) February 7, 2026
I repeat Abhishek Choker Sharma is the biggest Fraud of this era.
Only blind slogging is not Cricket,
It’s time to thow him out of the team.Bring back Sanju Samson 💛 pic.twitter.com/WurmEt6Uxy
— Khanstitution (@ThalaKhan07) February 22, 2026
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