Ashwin has previously backed Samson as his preferred opener for India in the shortest format. However, following the Kerala batter. Former India spinner Ravi Ashwin had a cheeky response to a fan who questioned his preference for Sanju Samson as India's first-choice opener in T20Is. The exchange took place on social media after Samson endured another disappointing outing in the fifth T20I against New Zealand on Sunday.