Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has expressed that the recent months have been the highlight of his career, particularly after being a part of India’s World Cup-winning squad. Despite facing challenges in his international journey, Samson remains hopeful about his future in the sport.
Having made his T20I debut nine years ago, Samson has struggled to cement a permanent spot in the Indian team despite his performances in 278 T20 matches. He has only played 30 T20I games for India so far.
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What did Sanju Samson say about his recent achievements?
Reflecting on his recent successes, Samson shared, “The last 3-4 months have been the best of my career. Being part of the World Cup team is like a dream come true, something I desired 3-4 years ago.”
Sanju Samson said, “the last 3-4 months have been the best of my career. Being part of the World Cup team is like a dream come true something I desired 3-4 years ago. My wish was to play in my last ODI World Cup. I didn’t perform well in the previous series”. (ZEE). pic.twitter.com/PoxFvFEjlZ
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What are Sanju Samson’s struggles on the international stage?
Despite his strong performances in the IPL, Samson has faced inconsistency on the international stage, especially in the recent T20I series against Sri Lanka where he struggled to score in two consecutive matches.
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Samson acknowledged his challenges, stating, “In the last series against Sri Lanka, I didn’t perform as expected.”
Throughout his career, Samson has continued to receive unwavering support from his fans, especially from Malayalis, who cheer for him both in India and abroad.
“The support I’ve received from people across the country, as well as from Malayalis all the way from New Zealand to the West Indies, is amazing. Other team members often say that wherever I go, I have incredible support. That’s why they feel disappointed when I don’t make it into the team or when I get out for a duck. I have the maturity to understand that,” Samson said.
Despite the ups and downs, Sanju Samson remains dedicated to the game, fueled by the support of his fans and his love for cricket.