It was a Sanju Samson masterclass at the iconic chase last night, as India made a record for having the most successful run chase in T20 World Cup history. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten knock of 97* off 50 deliveries was the highest ever individual score made by an Indian batter in the T20 World Cup run chase.
The current Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president, Sourav Ganguly, while speaking with PTI, said, “What it teaches all of us is that the same boy could not find in the last six months, he was in-out either there was Ishan Kishan opening or somebody else coming in.”
VIDEO | Kolkata: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praises Sanju Samson for his match winning knock of 97 not out against the West Indies in the Super Eights clash of the T20 World Cup which powered India to the semifinal.He says, “What it teaches all of us is that the same… pic.twitter.com/ftrFdZjtg9
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) March 2, 2026Is this Sanju Samson's redemption?
Samson has been one of the unluckiest cricketers for India. Despite making his debut back in 2015, he has featured in 60 T20Is for the side. He has been in and out of the team, though, doing well and never getting any major backing. Similarly, he had a sensational 2024, scoring three hundreds.
Sanju Samson chose a bigger occasion to display his talent
However, despite starting to open again in 2026 could not find his rhythm back and was dropped from the side as Ishan Kishan opened the innings with Abhishek Sharma in the T20 World Cup. But destiny had other plans. First, Abhishek Sharma had a stomach bug when Sanju played a game against Namibia, scoring 22 off 8. However was dropped in the following game.
Also Read: Sanju Samson, the new Virat Kohli! India, Pakistan legends in awe after T20 World Cup masterclass
Hence then, the article about sourav ganguly fires shots at shubman gill while praising sanju samson s heroics vs wi was published today ( ) and is available on cricketaddictor ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Sourav Ganguly fires shots at Shubman Gill while praising Sanju Samson’s heroics vs WI )
Also on site :