Star India wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson’s journey to the swashbuckling 97* against the West Indies within the T20 World Cup 2026 has been a rollercoaster. Despite being out and in of India’s playing XI at the beginning of the tournament, he has grabbed his likelihood with each hands. Following his stunning knock against the West Indies, former India captain Rohit Sharma gave him advice that went viral on social media.
Nevertheless, Rohit Sharma was present on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai ahead of Team India’s first game of the tournament against the US of America (USA). Nevertheless, Sanju Samson didn’t play. This was when Rohit got here to Samson to supply him support as well.
“Kaisa hai? Dukhi mat ho bhai. It’s an extended tournament, kabhi bhi mauka aa sakta hai (“How are you? Don’t be disheartened. It’s an extended tournament. The chance can come at any moment),” Rohit Sharma had said to Sanju Samson, as revealed in a video posted by the official Instagram account of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
“It was very essential to watch, learn, and see” – Sanju Samson
Nevertheless, Rohit’s words have proved true as Samson returned to the team following India’s defeat to South Africa as well. While he played a surprising cameo in India’s win over Zimbabwe, he then played a match-winning knock against the West Indies as well.
Meanwhile, Sanju Samson also paid tribute to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after the match.
“Playing IPL for around 10 to 12 years and being with the Indian team for the last 10 years… I even have not all the time been playing, but I used to be looking from the dugout, learning from greats like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. It was very essential to watch, learn, and see what they were doing,” Sanju Samson said after India’s highest-successful run chase in T20 World Cup history.
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