Team India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was seen sitting alone on the rostrum while the team celebrated their victory within the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. The Men in Blue secured a commanding 96-run win against Recent Zealand within the title clash on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 8.
Meanwhile, a video circulating widely on social media shows Samson inviting presenter Harsha Bhogle to sit down beside him on the stage. Bhogle accepted the gesture, and the 2 were later seen chatting with one another. Watch the video here:
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Sanju Samson was named Player of the Tournament within the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Despite playing only five matches, he ended the tournament because the third-highest run-scorer, amassing 321 runs in five innings at a remarkable strike rate of 199.37.
The 31-year-old delivered a match-winning performance in the ultimate, scoring 89 off 46 balls. He also shared a vital 98-run opening partnership with Abhishek Sharma, laying a robust platform for a large total. India eventually posted 255/5 in 20 overs, the very best rating ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
Ishan Kishan (54 off 25), Abhishek Sharma (52 off 21), and Shivam Dube (26* off 8) also made precious contributions with the bat. With the ball, Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel starred by taking 4 and three wickets respectively, as India bowled out Recent Zealand for 159 in 19 overs.
Sanju Samson Pens Heartfelt Note For Charulatha Ramesh After ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
In a heartfelt message, Sanju Samson thanked his wife Charulatha Ramesh for standing by him through every high and low of his profession. He also expressed appreciation for her understanding of how essential cricket is in his life. He shared the message in an Instagram post:
“Right from the day i met you,,till at the present time of my life…!! Thanks so very much for being by my side,loving me for who I’m and being absolutely true and honest to me irrespective of what i used to be to the surface world..Seeing my best side,seeing my worst side,,you’ve gotten seen all of it and still stood strong by me..!!
“Thanks for understanding how big cricket is in my life and making it the identical for you..And you’ve gotten wished and dreamed with the identical passion and intensity as i did for this moment.. Thanks so very much my dear Pondattiiiiii.”
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