Sanju Samson

Sanju Viswanadh Samson is an Indian cricketer who plays for the India national cricket team in the T20I format. He was part of the 2024 and 2026 T20 world cup winning teams, including a Player of the Tournament performance in 2026. He plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL and for the Kerala cricket team domestically.

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Sanju Samson fails badly in IND vs PAK Asian Games final

Sanju Samson struggled during the gold medal match at the Asian Games 2026, falling for a two-run score against Pakistan at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin. After opening batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi…

Cricket · 14h ago

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Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson flop badly in Asian Games semifinal

During the semifinal clash against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games, India suffered early setbacks as top-order batters Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson both departed for just seven runs each. Tharindu…

Cricket · 3d ago

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Sanju Samson says constant meetings and activities keeping India ‘switched on’

Despite persistent wet weather disrupting training schedules and washing out their opening fixture against Afghanistan in Nagoya, Indian batsman Sanju Samson noted that frequent team gatherings and…

Cricket · 3d ago

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‘Very, very fortunate to have someone like him’ - Sanju Samson on Virat Kohli

Sanju Samson recently praised Virat Kohli as an immense inspiration for the national squad following Kohli's remarkable unbeaten century against the West Indies. During that opening fixture in…

Cricket · 3d ago

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"Very fortunate to have him": Sanju Samson opens up on Virat Kohli’s influence

Sanju Samson recently discussed the immense value of playing alongside Virat Kohli during a press appearance in Nagoya. Samson emphasized that having access to Kohli's incredible preparation methods…

Cricket · 3d ago

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‘Syed Mushtaq Ali, Vijay Hazare and Ranji Trophy...’: Sanju Samson credits domestic circuit for grooming talent

Ahead of a men's cricket semifinal against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson credited the country's domestic tournament structure alongside the Indian Premier…

Cricket · 3d ago

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A World Cup hero, captained Sanju Samson, Axar Patel - then his career took a brutal turn no one expected

A retrospective look at Unmukt Chand highlights his remarkable early achievements, including leading India to victory in the 2012 Under-19 World Cup final with an unbeaten 111 against Australia.…

Cricket · 12d ago

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi "will have to wait for his opportunity" as he backs Sanju Samson

Gautam Gambhir has voiced his support for Sanju Samson, affirming that young prospect Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must remain patient before earning his national team breakthrough. The Indian head coach…

Cricket · 16d ago