Sanju Samson

Samson's fast start and Dhir's finish give India a 1-0 lead in Christchurch

India began their New Zealand tour with a chase that most sides would not attempt. Chasing 226 at Hagley Oval, they finished on 230 for 6 with two balls to spare and won the first T20I by four…

'He depended more on timing and played some classy shots' - R Ashwin dissects Sanju Samson's knock in 1st T20I vs New Zealand

Ravichandran Ashwin praised the tactical batting display of Sanju Samson following India's successful pursuit of a 226-run target against New Zealand at Hagley Oval. Samson contributed 67 runs from…

'No room for error against them' - Glenn Phillips praises Sanju Samson-Abhishek Sharma duo

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips recently shared his thoughts following a high-scoring opening match in the T20 series against India, where his side put up 225 runs for four wickets. Phillips noted…

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IND vs NZ T20I series: Sitanshu Kotak lauds Samson, Abhishek’s ‘fearless attitude’ and mind-control

Indian batting coach Sitanshu Kotak praised openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their fearless approach and mental composure during the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. Speaking…

'I don’t play this game to prove anyone wrong': Samson after India's 1st T20I win

Sanju Samson dismissed the influence of external criticism following his 67-run contribution in India's record-breaking chase against New Zealand. The wicketkeeper-batter emphasized a commitment to…

Sanju Samson praises Naman Dhir's composure in India's record T20I chase against New Zealand

India secured a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the opening T20I at Hagley Oval, chasing down 226 runs with two balls left. This achievement marked India's highest ever successful run chase in…

'I don't play to prove people wrong' - Sanju Samson on social media noise after T20I heroics

Sanju Samson powered India to a successful chase against New Zealand in Christchurch on October 22, 2026, scoring 67 runs from 33 balls. His partnership with Abhishek Sharma helped the team reach 230…

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Class act: Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma show why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs to wait

India achieved their highest successful T20I run chase by overcoming a 226-run target against New Zealand at Hagley Oval. Sanju Samson led the effort with 67 runs from 33 balls, supported by Abhishek…

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Sanju Samson makes massive statement on social media noise after match-winning knock vs New Zealand

Sanju Samson delivered a match-winning performance at Hagley Oval, scoring 67 runs from 33 deliveries to help India successfully chase a target of 226 against New Zealand. His innings, which featured…

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Samson, Iyer and Dhir fashion record win for India

India secured a record-breaking victory over New Zealand in the first T20I at Hagley Oval, chasing down 225 runs. Sanju Samson scored 67 from 33 deliveries, while Abhishek Sharma added 29 from 12…

IND vs NZ: Samson special helps India pull off highest successful chase in T20Is

India achieved their largest ever T20I chase by defeating New Zealand by four wickets in the first match of a five-game series in Christchurch. Chasing a target of 226, India reached the goal with…

'I was too bored to play under him' - Sanju Samson takes playful jibe at Stephen Fleming amid NZ vs IND T20Is

Ahead of the opening match between India and New Zealand, batter Sanju Samson delivered a humorous remark regarding his time working alongside Stephen Fleming during the 2026 Indian Premier League…

Sanju Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma in all five T20Is in New Zealand, says Subramaniam Badrinath

Former India batsman Subramaniam Badrinath has urged that Sanju Samson remain India’s opening partner with Abhishek Sharma for all five T20 internationals in New Zealand, which start on 22 October.…

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Sanju Samson's Rajinikanth fandom goes next level, books entire theatre for Jailer 2

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson turned his long-standing admiration for actor Rajinikanth into a grand gesture by reserving an entire cinema for a private screening of *Jailer 2*. The outing,…

Oct 19

Pujara: T20 Consistency Overrated, Backs Samson

Cheteshwar Pujara has argued that top-order consistency is not a priority in T20 cricket, suggesting that occasional failures are expected in the format. He maintains that Sanju Samson remains a…

Oct 18

'Samson plays with emotions': Why Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his chance

Former assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes that Sanju Samson's tendency to answer low scores with a massive innings means young hopeful Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will need to remain patient for his…

Oct 18

‘Lifetime subscription to pressure’: Ex-cricketer’s blunt defence of Sanju Samson

Former international cricketer Aakash Chopra has publicly questioned the omission of Sanju Samson from India's latest one-day squad for the remaining fixtures against New Zealand. Chopra noted that…

Oct 18

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5 days, 1 practice session: Sanju Samson flags India's NZ T20I schedule crunch

India’s T20I schedule faces a tight crunch as the team prepares to travel straight from the West Indies series to New Zealand, with just five days separating the two commitments. The five-match T20I…

Oct 17

Samson opens up on India's race against time for NZ

India’s opener Sanju Samson has emphasized the extreme time constraints facing the team as they prepare for the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on October 22. With just one…

Oct 17

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Hope is doing well without taking much risk: Samson

Sanju Samson delivered a rapid 20-ball half-century during India's pursuit of a 248-run target against the West Indies, though the hosts ultimately fell 24 runs short. Despite a late rally from Tilak…

Samson admits India miss Bumrah amid T20 run-fest

During the ongoing Twenty20 International series against the West Indies, Sanju Samson addressed the squad's bowling difficulties while defending high totals. He candidly noted that Jasprit Bumrah…

Sunil Gavaskar identifies Sanju Samson's approach that worked before West Indies dismissal

During the fourth encounter of the five-match T20I series at Hyderabad on October 14, 2026, West Indies triumphed over India by a margin of 24 runs to level the series at 2-2. The visiting squad…

'That wicket caused India's downfall' - Varun Aaron on Sanju Samson's dismissal in 4th T20I

During the fourth encounter of the T20I series on October 14, 2026, the visiting squad put up a formidable total of 247/3 after being put in to bat. In response, the batting side fell short by 24…

'No replacement for Bumrah': Sanju Samson's big statement after India's defeat

Following a twenty-four run loss in the fourth match of the twenty-twenty international series against the West Indies, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson acknowledged that missing Jasprit…

Tilak's wicket the 'turning point' in India's loss to West Indies in the fourth T20I, says Sanju Samson

India’s hopes of a series win in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies crumbled in Hyderabad as the visitors secured a 24-run victory in the fourth match, leveling the contest at 2-2.…

Samson reveals what cost India the 4th T20I

India’s T20I series with the West Indies remains tied at 2-2 after a 24-run defeat in the fourth match, where a single batting collapse proved decisive. Captain Sanju Samson pointed to Tilak Varma’s…

'The turning point was when Tilak got out': Samson on why India lost 4th T20I

India’s T20I series against the West Indies remains finely poised after a 24-run defeat in the fourth match, leveling the five-game contest at 2-2 ahead of a winner-takes-all final in Bengaluru. The…

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IND vs WI, 4th T20I: Samson defends bowlers, says Tilak Varma’s dismissal was the turning point

West Indies secured a 24-run victory over India in the fourth T20I, bringing the five-match series level at 2-2. West Indies amassed a formidable total of 247 for three in their innings before…

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Sanju Samson explains why India aren’t missing Jasprit Bumrah against West Indies

India’s T20I series against the West Indies remained tied at 2-2 after a hard-fought 24-run defeat in Hyderabad, where the hosts fell short of a 248-run target despite a spirited chase. Sanju Samson…