IND vs BAN: Will Sanju Samson play against Bangladesh? Will Shivam Dube be dropped from India's playing 11?

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IND vs BAN: Will Sanju Samson play today vs Bangladesh? Yes, there is a high possibility. That's one straight answer to the question. There is indeed a high chance of India dropping Shivam Dube for Sanju Samson for their second Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2024 in Antigua on Saturday, June 22.

India have managed to remain unbeaten in the tournament so far, but they would surely look to fix a few glaring issues before it's too late. India will be playing a match almost every alternate day, and need to make choice between Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson at least.

Shivam Dube was picked in the 15-member squad for his ability to attack the spinners and clear the boundary ropes with ease. However, the 30-year-old hasn't managed to deliver on the expectations.

0*, 3, 31* and 10 is all he has managed to score in the T20 World Cup 2024 while playing ahead of Sanju Samson. Dube had got the opportunity to play in the warm-up match against Bangladesh as well. He scored 14 off 16 in the match.

IND vs BAN: Why Sanju Samson should be immediately brought in India playing 11?

The senior-most India batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are opening together for India in the ongoing ICC showpiece event. Making Kohli to open was the best possible way to accommodate him in the India playing eleven.

However, the plan hasn't worked. Kohli and Rohit have failed to give India the desired start and batters coming after them have felt the pressure. Suryakumar Yadav have come good in the last two games and taken India over the line but. what if he too fails in a match? What if Rishabh Pant gets out cheaply after an early Kohli-Rohit departure?

Having another out-of-form batter in Shivam Dube also adds more pressure on the Indian batting unit. Dube has been consistent on the batting-friendly IPL pitches in the last few season, but the wickets in T20 World Cup 2024 are not suiting his style of play. Also, India isn't using his bowling.

Will Sanju Samson play today?

Some elite technique is needed and Sanju Samson has that in abundance. The Kerala batter is equally good against spin and pace, and also the muscle power to send the balls flying over the boundary ropes. Also, Sanju Samson can be used as a floater in the India batting unit.

India already have two left-hand batting options in Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, who was sent up to bat against Pakistan. Bringing Sanju Samson could be a very wise decision from the Indian team management. Sanju Samson can still get two matches in the Super 8 to get used to the conditions and settle in nicely before the knockout matches.

India's Predicted Playing 11 vs Bangladesh: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah