Ricky Ponting Highlights India's Decision to Promote Sanju Samson in T20 World Cup 2026

Ricky Ponting praised India's strategic decision to promote Sanju Samson to open the batting during the T20 World Cup 2026, replacing Ishan Kishan at No. 3. This move was pivotal in India becoming the first team to defend the title successfully. Samson scored 321 runs in five matches, including key innings of 97*, 89, and 89 in the knockout stages. Ponting highlighted the importance of captain and coach support in Samson's resurgence and record-breaking performance.