Sanju Samson Archives - National Times

18 Sep

Gautam Gambhir Explains Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Absence from Playing XI in Afghanistan T20I Series

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified the decision to keep emerging batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi out of the playing eleven during the recently concluded three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan. Despite coming off a remarkable run of form, the 15-year-old left-hander was asked to wait for his opportunities as the team management prioritized veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to maintain stability ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Suryavanshi entered the Afghanistan series carrying tremendous momentum following an exceptional Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe, where he amassed 151 runs across three fixtures, alongside…

17 Sep

Abhishek Sharma Blasts 30-Ball Century Against Afghanistan, Shatters Rohit Sharma’s Indian Record

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Indian opening batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name into cricket history on Thursday by smashing the fastest T20 International century by an Indian, reaching the milestone off just 30 balls during the third and final match against Afghanistan in New Delhi. The left-handed opener produced a breathtaking blitz, hammering 108 runs off 34 deliveries with 11 towering sixes to eclipse former skipper Rohit Sharma’s national benchmark of 35 balls set against Sri Lanka in December 2017. The milestone also stands as the fastest century by any cricketer from an ICC Full Member nation against another Test-playing…

22 Jun

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

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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.…

08 Mar

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

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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…

30 Aug

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

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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…