Overview

• Honoured in Mumbai on October 7, Samson received the CEAT men's T20I batter of the year award and dedicated it to his wife, Charu.
• His opening surge over the past year featured three T20I hundreds in 12 innings for 417 runs at a 183.70 strike rate.
• With Shubman Gill reinstated to open, Samson shifted to the middle order at the Asia Cup and scored 132 runs in four innings including a fifty.
• Addressing the role change, he said he would bat as low as No. 9 or even bowl left‑arm spin to do what the team requires.
• He has been named for India’s five-match T20I series in Australia starting October 29, though reports indicate his starting spot could be contested as combinations are tested, including options like Jitesh Sharma.