Former India all-rounders Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri reserved massive reward for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who powered his aspect to a 61-run win over South Africa within the 1st T20I of a four-match collection. Thriving in his new position as opener, Samson hammered his second consecutive century in as many video games, smashing 107 off simply 50 balls within the series-opener at Kingsmead, Durban. Samson grew to become the primary Indian, and fourth total to attain consecutive lots of in T20Is. Praising Samson for his good stroke-play, Yuvraj and Shastri took to social media to laud the participant.
“Sanju you beauty! Such a treat to watch that stroke play Very well played @IamSanjuSamson #IndVSSa,” wrote Yuvraj Singh.
Sanju you magnificence! Such a deal with to observe that stroke play Very properly performed @IamSanjuSamson #IndVSSa pic.twitter.com/Ge7uZQBzwz
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 8, 2024
“Sanjooo….. Samsonnn. Special. #SanjuSamson #SAvsIND,” tweeted Ravi Shastri.
Sanjooo….. Samsonnn. Special. #SanjuSamson #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/ru5UsrtfeX
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) November 8, 2024
Samson arrived in South Africa on the again of his profession finest rating of 111 towards Bangladesh in Hyderabad final month. That was his first century within the format.
Prior to Samson, solely France’s Gustav Mckeon (2022), South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw (2022), and England’s Phil Salt (2023) had scored centuries in consecutive T20Is.
After his knock, Samson recalled the time he had massive self-doubts about failing to recreate his IPL success on the worldwide stage.
“Honestly in my career, I have had more failures than success. When you go through those failures, you start doubting yourself. People obviously say things, social media definitely plays its role, and then you also start thinking about it.”
“It’s like ‘Sanju, are you not made for international level? You are doing well in the IPL, why is it not happening in international (cricket)?’ I did have lots of thoughts, but after so many years of experience, I know my abilities.”
“If I spend some time in the middle, I know I have the shot-making abilities against spin and pace. And I know I can contribute to the team’s success and help them win a match. I kept telling myself, ‘No, it’s not like that. This is also a reality’. There are lots of downs happening, but the upside is also really good’,” mentioned Samson to reporters at Kingsmead.
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