Sanju Samson Excluded from India's Lineup for 2nd T20I Against England

In a surprising move, Sanju Samson has been omitted from India's playing XI for the second T20I against England at Old Trafford. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will step in for the match, raising questions about the team's strategy. The Indian squad features several key players, while England's lineup remains formidable. Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 4, 2026, 18:58 IST

India's Squad Update for the 2nd T20I

Sanju Samson will not be featured in the Indian team for the second T20I match against England, taking place at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday, July 4. The standout performer from the 2026 T20 World Cup, who was awarded Player of the Tournament, has been replaced in the squad by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, marking a significant change in the lineup.

Playing XIs for the 2nd T20I: India vs England

India's Playing XI includes: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Meanwhile, England's lineup features: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Harry Brook (captain), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, and Josh Tongue. Stay tuned for more updates...