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'No replacement for Bumrah': Sanju Samson's big statement after India's defeat

Following a twenty-four run loss in the fourth match of the twenty-twenty international series against the West Indies, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson acknowledged that missing Jasprit Bumrah leaves a massive void in the squad. Samson expressed strong confidence in emerging bowling talents like Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav, noting their impressive development after stepping up on batter-friendly tracks while their senior teammate is rested under workload management guidelines.

Samson also defended the recent batting performances of Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan following the Hyderabad defeat at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, while praising West Indies skipper Shai Hope for his exceptional run-scoring form throughout the series. Additionally, the team is monitoring Arshdeep's status after the pacer sustained a left arm injury during the innings.

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