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India announces T20 squad for Zimbabwe series, Samson omitted
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming T20 international series against Zimbabwe. Notably, Sanju Samson has been left out of the team. Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma, described as fast bowlers, have received maiden call-ups, with a source suggesting selectors should test new talent. Rinku Singh has also been included in the squad.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 5 · Right 4 n = 11
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (5 votes, 7 outlets): Amar Ujala, Hindustan (Hindi) · Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (4 votes, 5 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost, Republic World, Zee News (Hindi)