{
  "id": 7724762,
  "title": "Sanju Samson's blitz against Afghanistan keeps Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting - and the debate alive",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sanju-samsons-blitz-against-afghanistan-keeps-vaibhav-sooryavanshi",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sanju-samsons-blitz-against-afghanistan-062600786.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent T20I match between India and Afghanistan, Sanju Samson delivered a stunning performance with the bat, keeping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi waiting in the wings. The 27-year-old opener blasted seven fours and four sixes during his 57-run innings, showcasing his ability to clear the field with ease. Samson's aggressive stroke play was evident in his dismissals of Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi, who both conceded 23 and 22 runs, respectively, from just 10 and seven balls. Despite facing initial criticism for being benched after a poor showing against Ireland, Samson has proven his worth once again, taking the spotlight in the second T20I against Afghanistan.",
  "summary": "Sanju Samson's explosive 57 off 22 balls against Afghanistan in the second T20I was more than a match-winning cameo — it was a compelling reminder of why India's T20I selection calls remain so difficult. Having lost ground to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Samson responded with fearless batting while acknowledging the challenge of balancing merit, opportunity and India's long-term vision…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}