Sanju Samson Archives - National Times

22 Jun

Dhoni and Kohli get tennis lookalikes as Sanju Samson draws ultimate Roger Federer comparison

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsCricket, MS Dhoni, Sanju Samson, tennis, Virat Kohli, World Cup

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.…

India Creates History in Ahmedabad: Crushes New Zealand to Retain T20 World Cup Title

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsAhmedabad, Cricket Champions, India vs New Zealand, Sanju Samson, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — In a historic night at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the Indian cricket team asserted its global dominance by defeating New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Playing in front of a record-breaking crowd of over 100,000 spectators on Sunday, March 8, India became the first nation to successfully defend the title and the first host country to lift the trophy on home soil. This victory marks India’s third T20 World Cup crown, adding to their previous triumphs in 2007 and 2024. The foundation of the victory was laid by…

Rahul Dravid Steps Down as Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Ahead of IPL 2026

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2026, Rahul Dravid, Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson

Jaipur, August 30, 2025: Rajasthan Royals confirmed on Saturday that head coach Rahul Dravid will step down before the 2026 Indian Premier League season, after declining a “broader role” within the franchise.Dravid, who was appointed head coach ahead of the 2025 season, ends his latest stint with the Royals at a time when speculation also surrounds skipper Sanju Samson’s future with the team. Reports suggest Samson may be looking to part ways, potentially leaving the franchise in a difficult position ahead of the upcoming mini auction.In an official statement posted on X, the Royals praised Dravid’s long association with the…