India are also scheduled to play around 20 ODIs before the mega event, giving selectors limited time to finalize combinations.

Sanju Samson was part of the 2026 T20 World Cup squad and initially struggled to cement a place in the playing XI. However, once given consistent chances, he delivered strongly with three consecutive fifties, playing a key role in India’s successful title defense.

Carrying that momentum into Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Samson has added two centuries and scored 304 runs in 8 matches, emerging as the leading batter for the Chennai Super Kings.

His recent form has reportedly impressed selectors, increasing his chances of earning a recall to India’s ODI setup.

His recent form has reportedly impressed selectors, increasing his chances of earning a recall to India’s ODI setup.