Those in the know say the selectors and the team management have already begun planning for the 2028 World Cup, with Prabhsimran Singh being picked ahead of Samson as part of that roadmap.
The Zimbabwe series, a late addition to India's T20I itinerary, was always intended to serve that purpose.
"When else can the new players be tried?"
said a source familiar with the knowledge of long-term planning, adding that Samson has also been well explained about the thinking behind the selection call by the board.
Those in the know say the selectors and the team management have already begun planning for the 2028 World Cup, with Prabhsimran Singh being picked ahead of Samson as part of that roadmap. The Zimbabwe series, a late addition to India's T20I itinerary, was always intended to serve that purpose. "When else can the new players be tried?" said a source familiar with the knowledge of long-term planning, adding that Samson has also been well explained about the thinking behind the selection call by the board.
