Ajit Agarkar and Rohit Sharma announced India’s squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, omitting Sanju Samson despite his impressive T20I performance against South Africa. Samson’s absence from the Vijay Hazare Trophy and his last-minute unavailability for the preparatory camp influenced this decision, according to Kerala Cricket Association president Jayesh George.
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