“Vaibhav Robbed”: Fans Left Furious As Sanju Samson Falls Cheaply In IND Vs AFG 1st T20I

Fans reaction on Sanju Samson's failure. [Source - AFP/X]The three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan is underway, with Afghanistan hosting India in the first T20I on Sunday. The Delhi clash has already produced plenty of talking points, with both sides eager to begin strongly.Asked to bat first by India, Afghanistan posted a formidable 156, led by a crucial half-century from Azmatullah Omarzai. The hosts managed to put pressure on India’s bowlers towards the end and set their opponents a fighting target.India started the chase positively, but Sanju Samson’s struggles continued as he fell cheaply once again. His latest failure has reignited criticism over his inconsistency, with frustrated fans questioning when the Kerala batter will finally deliver.Fans Rip Sanju Samson Apart For Failure in IND vs AFG 1st T20IChasing 157 in the first IND vs AFG T20I, Sanju Samson failed to make an impact. He began positively with two boundaries but departed after mistiming a pull against Azmatullah Omarzai, scoring 10 off eight balls.Samson’s dismissal once again frustrated fans, with the Indian batter struggling to produce consistent performances in recent outings. His latest failure quickly became a talking point on social media, where supporters questioned his place and form.Here are some of the top reactions from fans online on Sanju Samson's failure in IND vs AFG 1st T20I.Silly Point @FarziCricketer Sanju Samson, I am tired my brother. That should've been dispatched to Yamuna Bank. Getting out to your ball. Sunil The Cricketer @1sInto2s What has happened to Sanju Samson after the World Cup? 🤦 "What has happened to Sanju Samson after the World Cup?" - @1sInto2sFans have been really frustrated and are asking what has happened to Sanju Samson. The Indian batter fell cheaply once again during the IND vs AFG 1st T20I.iThunder @HiPrsm Sanju Samson, time to retire. 😭 Your consistency is literally the Babar Azam of India. Just step aside and let generational talent Vaibhav play. Nihar Shah @niharshahhhhh Samson is beyond finish now #INDvsAFG Prince😵💫 @nomadhuyaar If we keep aside those three innings of Samson, he’s Babar Azam from India. #INDvsAFG Batman @Jellymuffin_73 Sanju Samson, it’s time to retire man. "Sanju Samson, it's time to retire man." - @jellymuffin_73Fans also went as far as asking Sanju Samson to retire, calling him finished with his continued inconsistency at the top of the order. Sujoy @SujoyBarg07 Samson , It's done Bro .....Vaibhav got robbed a golden opportunity. Ex Major Shreyamun Mehta @ShreyamunM Rather sad story being unfolded for Sanju Samson … getting fantastic opportunities yet consistently failing to make a mark … Vaibhav jee intezar kar rahein hai! Fans Demand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Over Sanju Samson After His Failure vs AfghanistanIndian cricket fans were furious after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was left out of India's playing XI at the toss, as Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first. Supporters had hoped to see the 15-year-old youngster play and light up the 1st T20I between India and Afghanistan.With Sanju Samson falling cheaply in the chase, fans have renewed their demand for Sooryavanshi in the playing XI. Many are eager to see the 15-year-old get an opportunity ahead of Samson, especially after another disappointing batting performance.Fans Justified in Questioning Sanju Samson’s InconsistencyFans are justified in their furious reaction to Sanju Samson’s failure in the IND vs AFG 1st T20I. After the 2026 T20 World Cup, he has managed just 43 runs in five innings, averaging 8.6 for India.Samson’s T20 World Cup heroics were impressive, but inconsistency has followed him throughout a career spanning more than a decade across formats. His latest failure has only intensified questions about his place.Also Read: Abhishek Sharma Beats Andre Russell, Tim David To Script T20 History Vs Afghanistan