Sanju Samson Interview: I don’t want to be selfless. Sanju Samson broke his silence and told why he plays not for the team but for his own nature.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Sanju Samson is often in the news due to his aggressive and risky batting. Many times critics call him ‘careless’, while many call him a ‘team man’ who plays big shots regardless of the wicket. But Sanju has now made it clear that his way of playing is not part of any strategy but is his nature.1. Sanju’s tough stance on ‘selfless’ tag Sanju said in the interview, “People often say that I play ‘selflessly’ for the team and lose my wicket early. But the truth is that I never wanted to be ‘selfless’. I just play what is my nature. If I feel the need to hit a six on the first ball, I will hit it. This is not being selfless, this is my natural game.”2. Mathematics of ‘Risk’ and ‘Reward’: According to Sanju, every player has his own role in cricket. Fearless batting: Sanju made it clear that he believes in finding boundaries instead of going to the crease and wasting balls (dot balls). Fear of failure: He said that when you take risks, you will also fail. But he is ready to accept that failure, provided he can play in his own style.3. ‘Honesty’ above all Sanju revealed that players now have complete freedom to express themselves in the dressing room of the Indian team. He said, “I can’t lie to myself. If I play defensively, I won’t be true to my soul. The coach and the captain know what kind of player I am and they never asked me to change.”4. Consistency vs Impact: Sanju has once again started the debate of ‘Impact’. He believes that 40 runs scored in 20 balls can be more valuable than 60 runs scored in 50 balls if they change the course of the match. He prefers to play match-winning innings for the team rather than improving the average.Sanju Samson: Career Statistics (T20I till 2026)FormatMatchStrike RateHighest ScoreT20I45+155.4111IPL175+140.2119