Cricket Controversy 2026: The debate regarding the playing eleven of Team India has intensified amid the T20 World Cup 2026. The biggest question arises regarding the selection between Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has defended Sanju Samson and given a befitting reply to his critics. This statement of ‘Dada’ has started a new battle on social media as to who should get importance between form and talent?1. Sourav Ganguly’s sharp attack: “Don’t make Sanju a scapegoat.” Sanju Samson is often dropped from the team after failing in a few matches. Ganguly has expressed his displeasure on this. Dada’s argument: Ganguly said in an interview, “When Shubman Gill continuously flops, he is given opportunities by calling him ‘future star’, but why not so with Sanju? Sanju has the Chances are there, but when they happen, they give a one-sided victory to Team India.2. Sanju Samson vs Shubman Gill: What do the T20 stats say? Critics believe that Shubman Gill is technically stronger, while Sanju Samson’s supporters praise his strike rate. PlayersT20I Strike Rate Impact (Impact) Sanju Samson 155.4 Aggressive start in the powerplay and aggressive against the spinners. Shubman Gill 138.2 Ability to play long innings, but slow in the beginning. Speed.3. Selection headache before the World Cup semi-finals: There is a big challenge before the captain and coach Gautam Gambhir before the semi-final match to be held at Wankhede on March 5, 2026. Middle order confusion: The places of Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav are confirmed. In such a situation, to make way for Sanju Samson, a senior player or out of form Gill may have to sit out. Gambhir’s stand: Gautam Gambhir has always been a supporter of Sanju Samson, but some BCCI officials still want to bet on Gill’s experience. 4. ‘Sanju Samson’ trend on social media After this statement of Sourav Ganguly, Sanju Samson’s fans have started a campaign on Twitter (X). Fans say that Sanju has proved himself in the IPL and recent bilateral series, yet it is unfair to ignore him in ICC events.5. Will Sanju play in the semi-finals? If sources are to be believed, considering the pitch and boundary of Wankhede, the team management is considering including Sanju Samson as an ‘impact player’. Ganguly’s statement has definitely created mental pressure on the selectors.