Team India left out wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson from the playing XI for the first T20I against England on Thursday (July 7), at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Samson was picked in the squad for only the first T20I but did not make it into the XI.The Kerala-born cricketer had a decent campaign leading up to the England series. Sanju scored 77 runs in the second T20I against Ireland and stitched together a record partnership of 176 runs with Deepak Hooda. The right-handed batter also scored 38 runs in the warm-up game against Derbyshire.Despite being in form, the management preferred the likes of Ishan Kishan and Deepak Hooda over Samson.Fans were certainly disappointed not to see Sanju Samson in India's playing XI. They rued the fact that Samson has not been given a long rope to prove his credentials, unlike other players in the side.Here are some of the reactions:Just Butter@bestwicketkeparSanju Samson in his last 3 T20I :39(25)18(12)77(42)But even after these type of knocks he is kept out of the team. He deserves better. #SanjuSamson11442Sanju Samson in his last 3 T20I :39(25)18(12)77(42)But even after these type of knocks he is kept out of the team. He deserves better. #SanjuSamson https://t.co/NwdFyJsddxSanju Samson Army™@SanjuSamsonEraSanju samson is undoubtly one of the best batsman in T20 in last few years and he has also showned his potential in International T20.But why is he getting ignored by bcci? #SanjuSamson4718Sanju samson is undoubtly one of the best batsman in T20 in last few years and he has also showned his potential in International T20.But why is he getting ignored by bcci? #SanjuSamson https://t.co/ClQ83Ddd53Vishal Rajora@Vrajora2001What was the Motive of selecting Sanju Samson in Squad if you don't want to go with him chances you are just giving him false hopes !!From Last 5 Matches He did Well ..Still Neglected in Selection #BCCI #SanjuSamson11336What was the Motive of selecting Sanju Samson in Squad if you don't want to go with him chances you are just giving him false hopes !!From Last 5 Matches He did Well ..Still Neglected in Selection 💔💔#BCCI #SanjuSamson https://t.co/pwAnW6501gAnurag@RightGapsSanju Samson watching everyone getting 5-6 continuous chances while he gets dropped even after scoring 77 in the only chance he got. #INDvsENG115Sanju Samson watching everyone getting 5-6 continuous chances while he gets dropped even after scoring 77 in the only chance he got. #INDvsENG https://t.co/HJIE2JLqaeAnkit Singh@AnkitSingh3975Sanju Samson isn’t good enough to play in a 2nd india 11 now ?He’s literally much better t20 player than some Indian batsman who r going to feature in wc #SanjuSamson3914Sanju Samson isn’t good enough to play in a 2nd india 11 now ?He’s literally much better t20 player than some Indian batsman who r going to feature in wc #SanjuSamson https://t.co/gCplQmoIHhRoshmi 🏏@CricCrazyRoshmiShame on @BCCI for wasting generational talent like Sanju Samson scored 77 with 183 SR in last Match is still not enough to get a match & then not even in team for next 2 matches whereas some special players are playing continues games without performing. #SanjuSamson #ENGvIND14049Shame on @BCCI for wasting generational talent like Sanju Samson scored 77 with 183 SR in last Match is still not enough to get a match & then not even in team for next 2 matches whereas some special players are playing continues games without performing. #SanjuSamson #ENGvIND https://t.co/VOXM4CQCMTSanju Samson Fan Page@SanjuSamsonFPSanju Samson scored 77 in his last match with the strike rate of 183+ and then he got selected just for the 1st match of #ENGvIND T20 series nly to get benchedThe same story of Sanju Samson and Indian team over the yearsWhat type of treatment is this @BCCI ?@IamSanjuSamson5019Sanju Samson scored 77 in his last match with the strike rate of 183+ and then he got selected just for the 1st match of #ENGvIND T20 series nly to get benchedThe same story of Sanju Samson and Indian team over the yearsWhat type of treatment is this @BCCI ?@IamSanjuSamson https://t.co/HsXiZpzZaSmadan Parmar Nimboda@MParmars#SanjuSamson U gotta feel sad for Sanju Samson scored 77(42) at a SR of 183+ on his comeback match still not selected for playing Xi special rules is only made for him politics of @BCCI will never end. #SanjuSamson #ENGvIND116#SanjuSamson U gotta feel sad 😔 for Sanju Samson scored 77(42) at a SR of 183+ on his comeback match still not selected for playing Xi special rules is only made for him politics of @BCCI will never end. #SanjuSamson #ENGvIND https://t.co/gX7Cd41B7lAnurag@RightGapsSanju samson will get another 1 chance after few series, that will be again be a make or break for him. Have some shame putting him in pressure cooker situation everytime he gets a chance and expecting him to come good. @BCCI #INDvsENG247Sanju samson will get another 1 chance after few series, that will be again be a make or break for him. Have some shame putting him in pressure cooker situation everytime he gets a chance and expecting him to come good. @BCCI #INDvsENGP.E.K.K.A@ex_gamer_45No hate for any 🏏 cricketer but Sanju samson deserve to play today T20 against England 508No hate for any 🏏 cricketer but Sanju samson deserve to play today T20 against England 🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳LAXMAN SINGH RATHORE@laxman_vk18This Bcci politics destroy a talented player Sanju Samson is India's one of the best shorter format player at present@IamSanjuSamson#SanjuSamson72This Bcci politics destroy a talented player Sanju Samson is India's one of the best shorter format player at present@IamSanjuSamson#SanjuSamson https://t.co/G8UzNCexxBAV! 09@Avidhakad029Sanju Samson carrier almost finished 🙂1Sanju Samson carrier almost finished 🙂 https://t.co/IVHSKnayb6Sam@Samuel1999999Sanju Samson can walk into Any other country playing 11 lol wtf. Bcci acts like he’s inferior to people like sky ishan ..etc ridiculous last 3 years he’s been the best no.3 batsman in the world. Fkin clowns @BCCI . Time to support England and buttler1Sanju Samson can walk into Any other country playing 11 lol wtf. Bcci acts like he’s inferior to people like sky ishan ..etc ridiculous last 3 years he’s been the best no.3 batsman in the world. Fkin clowns @BCCI . Time to support England and buttler.@imkks5Dravidball can't even play his student Sanju Samson in his most comfortable formatDravidball can't even play his student Sanju Samson in his most comfortable formatSomnath@nathsomtweetsPlay him in one match, drop him in the next.This is how @BCCI is hell bent on wasting a talent like Sanju Samson.Why can't they see what the players,cricket experts and cricket fans see in him. He is not even in the team for the next two T20Is. Big shame. #SanjuSamson #INDvsENG21Play him in one match, drop him in the next.This is how @BCCI is hell bent on wasting a talent like Sanju Samson.Why can't they see what the players,cricket experts and cricket fans see in him. He is not even in the team for the next two T20Is. Big shame. #SanjuSamson #INDvsENGNikhil Km@NikhilK07587899@BCCI Sanju Samson you move to any other country you can make bigger history than Sachin if you stay here you will lose your cricket career.@IamSanjuSamson @ICC @BCCI @BCCIdomesticWhat is the cricket selectors do to such a good player is it a party game22@BCCI Sanju Samson you move to any other country you can make bigger history than Sachin if you stay here you will lose your cricket career.@IamSanjuSamson @ICC @BCCI @BCCIdomesticWhat is the cricket selectors do to such a good player is it a party gameCricket 🏏 Lover // Resting Era of Indian Cricket@CricCrazyVNo chance to Sanju Samson ☹️Most probably that's the end of hopes of Sanju playing T20 World Cup and he is not even part of India's squad for last 2 games sad.161No chance to Sanju Samson ☹️Most probably that's the end of hopes of Sanju playing T20 World Cup and he is not even part of India's squad for last 2 games sad.With opportunities hardly coming his way, Samson is falling behind in the race to be in India's T20 World Cup squad. The marquee competition is scheduled to take place in Australia later this year."For that conditions, he has more shots than any other Indian" - Ravi Shastri backs Sanju Samson to be in India's T20 World CupSamson has played only 14 T20Is so far despite making his debut in 2015. However, India's former head coach Ravi Shastri believes the wicketkeeper-better is the best choice for Australian conditions going into the T20 World Cup.Speaking on ESPNCricinfo last month, Shastri had stated:“Between Tripathi, Samson, and Iyer, there will be opportunities now. But when you look at Australia, bounce, pace, cut, pull, Samson will always threaten there. For that conditions, he has more shots than any other Indian, to be honest.”It remains to be seen whether Samson gets enough opportunities to make a case for himself ahead of the multi-nation event in October-November.