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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Shastri backs Samson for future India T20I captaincy

Dubai: India's T20 World Cup title-winning star Sanju Samson would be a strong contender for national team captaincy in the shortest format in the next two-three years, says former head coach Ravi Shastri.

Suryakumar Yadav led India to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title at home two months ago, where the 31-year-old Samson was named Player of the Tournament. Shastri said India may have to look beyond Suryakumar by the time the next T20 World Cup comes around in 2028, when the current skipper will be 37."

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