Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson tried his hand at singing a popular Bollywood song and shared the video on Instagram, seeking feedback. Captain Suryakumar Yadav responded, reminding the Kerala star to focus on the upcoming T20I series.

The Indian team is set to play a five-match T20I series against England where the side will be led by Suryakumar Yadav. The series opener will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and India will be hoping to continue their dominance in T20Is against a strong England team.

On January 21, amid the ongoing controversy, Sanju Samson’s father, Samson Viswanath, alleged that some figures within the Kerala Cricket Association hold personal grudges against his son. He claimed that his son's exclusion was premeditated, saying:

Samson has three centuries in two ducks in his last five T20I innings. He failed to convert a good start in Eden Gardens

Sanju Samson's omission from India's Champions Trophy squad has been linked to his absence from Kerala's Vijay Hazare Trophy campaign.

India opener Sanju Samson is on a verge of bettering MS Dhoni's record during T20I series against England that starts on Wednesday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is the first bilateral series for India where the Men in Blue will play five T20Is and three ODIs before they fly out to Dubai to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

In the video, Sanju can be seen holding the smartphone and reading the lyrics while Abhishek Nayar is seen holding the mic and barely looking at the lyrics, as if he knows them by heart.

Team India batter Sanju Samson went all out against England's fast bowler Gus Atkinson, scoring 22 runs in the second over of the innings bowled by him.

Mohammed Shami is set to make his international comeback while Sanju Samson will return to opening slot for the first T20 match against England at Kolkata on Wednesday.

A blistering 79 (34) from Abhishek Sharma powered India to victory against England in the 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Abhishek attacked the star England bowlers as India chased down 133 in just 12.5 overs. He also added pivotal stands with Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma.

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has reaffirmed Sanju Samson's pivotal role in the squad, praising his recent performances and dispelling any doubts about his wicketkeeper position as India prepares for the T20I series against England in Kolkata.

In recent times, Sanju Samson has emerged among India's top batters in the shortest format. He been in scintillating form, scoring three hundreds in his last six T20I innings for India.