The right-handed batter grabbed his chance with both hands and showed how effective he can be as an opener by playing a brilliant knock of 37 runs from 22 balls against South Africa.
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India’s Test and ODI captain has not scored a single fifty in T20Is after coming back during the Asia Cup 2025. He played three matches against South Africa and managed scores of 4, 0, and 28, which added to the growing questions around India’s opening combination, especially when Samson continues to impress whenever he gets a chance at the top.
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Samson also stressed that his relationship with the Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav is strong. Communication with both has been clear and open, which has helped him stay focused despite the ups and downs.
Speaking with Irfan Pathan and Varun Aaron on JioHotstar after the match, Sanju Samson said, “The team environment is really important because a big tournament is coming up. I have been in the system long enough to know what they were trying to do. I know what the leadership group was trying to do, as I am quite experienced. I have a good relationship with both Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav, so communication is quite open with them.”
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Samson said, “Bhaiya, aap karado open, main kya bolu yaar. Aise sawaal nahi puchne chahiye, Irfan bhai. (Please, you make me open. What should I say? You shouldn't ask these questions. (laughs).”
Notably, Sanju is all but confirmed to be picked alongside Jitesh Sharma in India’s squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in February-March at home and in Sri Lanka next year.
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