Sanju Samson is the real embodiment of patience and courage, was out of the team, but created a stir when he returned.
New Delhi. Cricket is not just a game of runs and records, it is also a test of wait, struggle and confidence. The story of Sanju Samson is an example of this spirit. Being out of the playing-11 just before the T20 World Cup, facing criticism, all these could break the morale of any player, but Sanju did not give up. He quietly worked on his game, remained patient and waited for the right opportunity.
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When the rest of the Indian batsmen failed during the T20 World Cup, one voice was raised – give another chance to Sanju Samson. When Sanju got a chance again, he responded with the bat in such a way that even the critics were forced to applaud. His comeback was not just a story of scoring runs, but it was a victory of confidence, composure and courage. Sanju Samson showed that if the intentions are strong then every setback only gives strength to move forward.
In the match played in Kolkata, India won the toss and invited West Indies to bat first. The team scored 195 runs for four wickets in 20 overs. In reply, with the help of Sanju Samson’s explosive inning of 97 runs, the Indian team scored 199 runs for five wickets in 19.2 overs and won the match.
The defending champion Indian team has thus entered the last four of this tournament for the third consecutive time and for the sixth time overall. If India can defeat West Indies, then the biggest contribution behind it is from opener Sanju Samson who played a strong innings on Sunday. For India, Samson held the lead from one end and lasted till the end. As soon as Samson hit the winning four, there was a wave of joy in the Indian dressing room.
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