Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra questioned Team India management after Sanju Samson wasn't included in the playing XI in the third T20I against Australia. "What have we decided about him?" he asked, adding, "You played him in the (Asia Cup) final and he scored a few runs." Notably, Sanju played the first two T20Is and batted once, scoring 2(4) in the match.