IND vs WI 2022: "Sanju Samson's comeback will be written in history books" - Fans react as Samson replaces KL Rahul in India's T20I squad

Sanju Samson scored his maiden ODI fifty against West Indies last week and is in good form. (P.C.:Twitter)

Sanju Samson has been added to Team India's squad for the five-match T20I series against West Indies, set to begin in Trinidad on Friday (July 29). The 27-year-old was only a part of the ODI squad initially but has now replaced KL Rahul in the shortest format.

After recovering from his groin injury through successful surgery, Rahul was all set to make a comeback in the T20I series. But he tested positive for COVID-19 last week and has failed to recover in time.

The BCCI haven't yet tweeted this update but, at the time of writing, they had made the change to the Indian squad on their official website . This is great news for Sanju Samson, as he has shown that he has the potential to become a world-class T20 batter.

In an interview with Breakfast with Champions, Samson spoke about how he didn't necessarily focus on scoring big runs, but runs that were effective for the team's cause. This is probably the ideal mindset for a T20 batter and his fans are ecstatic to see him stay back with the T20I squad.

Here are some of the reactions:

Sanju Samson with t20 team #TeamIndia https://t.co/uknHEaFjzG

@BCCI @SDhawan25 @28anand Pant in 1st 4 ODI 93 runs & Sanju Samson in 1st 4 ODI 118 runs.
Sanju scored his maiden 50 in his 3rd ODI but Pant took in 13 ODI.
Also Sanju averages 40 in ODIs. Highest among current active wicketkeepers of team India. #SanjuSamson -Remember The Name. It's just the beginning!

If you are a Sanju Samson fan then you must know how big his ❤️ is.
youtu.be/e82pmW_HtXI
midnight here and I just can’t get over to the simplicity, warmth and gentle side of ⁦@IamSanjuSamson⁩ . ⁦@rajasthanroyals⁩ you have got a 💎 captain #CricketTwitter #Samson

Sanju Samson's comeback will be written in history books ✍️ 🎶🎶 https://t.co/1TxqROCa0g

Samson has to perform extraordinary in any opportunity given now. It's upto him whether he wants to play the long game like Kishan or get immediate success. #Samson

Sanju Samson added to the India T20I squad. KL Rahul, who was earlier announced in the squad subject to his fitness, couldn't make it. May not do much for his chances for the #T20WorldCup but all Sanju can do is to make the most of the chances that he gets. #INDvWI

youtu.be/e82pmW_HtXI

Sanju You Gem Human♥️
Though you have toxic fans..but you are nice human😊✌🏻
Do Well😊

Sanju Samson include in t20 series squad against wi.
Let's party.😚😘
@IamSanjuSamson https://t.co/1HI1PeWHPC

Sanju Samson included in T20i Squad. Let's laugh at Sanju’s haters 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/EIzzqLO0iQ

Will Sanju Samson be in the playing XI today? 🔥

All the best Sanju 💖

Match day
#sanjusamson https://t.co/5n0MLzH6Jg

Having someone in the team who knows Sanju's talent better than anyone else is an invaluable asset.

Make it count Sanju Samson. https://t.co/qNTpEPCF8M

Sanju Samson is already in the squad for the T20I but not officially announced yet!!

Most probably he will not be in the playing eleven, but that's okay, still, it is good news for the fans.

Finally, he is consistently finding a place in the squad!!

#SanjuSamson #INDvsWI https://t.co/gUQNgaiJTi

Samson talking with Rohit Sharma 🤣

@IamSanjuSamson @ImRo45

https://t.co/opu7MyOWT4

Sanju Samson seen practising with the T20 team 🤩#IndianCricketTeam https://t.co/p1dh3wBUmM

Look at Sanju samson man so inspirational 😍 twitter.com/Vimalwa/status…

Will Sanju Samson make it to India's playing XI?

Although Sanju Samson has been added to the squad, whether he will start in the first T20I tonight is still a topic of debate. Rohit Sharma, and one of Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan are likely to open the batting.

With Virat Kohli rested, the No. 3 spot is up for grabs. Deepak Hooda was simply sensational in his last few T20Is and that might put him ahead in the pecking order. He also bowls a bit of off-spin that gives the captain an extra bowling option to work with.

Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik are likely to complete the lower middle-order. So, Samson might have to wait a bit to get his opportunity in T20Is.