New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson shared intriguing insights into the personalities of cricket legends, drawing unique comparisons to some of the biggest names in tennis. Speaking during an appearance on JioStar, Samson likened former Indian captain MS Dhoni to Swiss tennis maestro Roger Federer. He explained that Dhoni’s calm, composed approach to the game, paired with an ability to deliver incredibly powerful and impactful performances with apparent effortlessness, mirrors the legendary tennis player’s elegant demeanour on the court.
In contrast to Dhoni’s serene style, Samson compared current tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz to modern cricket icon Virat Kohli. He highlighted the intense, explosive nature of Alcaraz’s play, noting that it closely resembles the high-octane aggression and fierce energy that defined Kohli when he first burst onto the international cricket scene. According to Samson, both athletes share a distinct brand of power and competitive intensity that electrifies their respective sports.
The dynamic batter also reflected on India’s recent triumph at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, describing it as a truly transformative milestone that motivated the entire sporting community. Samson revealed that his own family, like millions across the nation, was glued to the television screen during the final. He noted that the women’s team set exceptionally high standards, creating a profound wave of belief that directly inspired the men’s squad to aim for global success on home soil.
Samson’s remarks follow a phenomenal individual campaign in the Men’s T20 World Cup, where he accumulated 321 runs across five innings at an incredible average of 80.25 and a massive strike rate of 199.37. His dominant performance, which included smashing 27 boundaries and 24 sixes, saw him finish as the third-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Crucially, Samson surpassed Virat Kohli’s 2014 record of 319 runs to claim the title of the highest individual run-scorer for India in a single edition of the T20 World Cup, anchoring a historic campaign that saw India become the first nation to win consecutive T20 titles, lift the trophy three times, and secure the championship on home soil.
