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Gambhir explains Samson's axing; star batter hits 97* to guide India to semis

India head coach Gautam Gambhir admitted that a difficult bilateral series against New Zealand prompted the team management to drop Sanju Samson from the T20 World Cup squad.

Samson responded with a stunning unbeaten 97 against the West Indies to guide India to the semi-finals, proving his class despite previous struggles. Gambhir highlighted that the decision to rest him was to manage pressure, noting that Samson is a world-class player ready to deliver when needed.