Sanju Samson – The Kerala player was expected to earn a recall to the side after a lengthy period of more than two years. Why not? He has done well in the ongoing season, which also includes a century against Sri Lanka in the practice game, but he was ignored, probably the selectors want him to perform consistently.
Samson, who first made it the national squad in 2014, has made one international appearance in 2015 against Zimbabwe. He is yet to earn a call-up after that series, but is near to earning a national recall should he keep his ongoing form on in the season.