Sanju Samson, who debuted for India in 2015, experienced inconsistency and was in and out of white-ball squads for the next few years. The Kerala batter scored his maiden international century in an ODI against South Africa in December 2023. Samson has also hit three centuries in his last five T20I innings.
"When he came to the Indian team, in the dressing room he told me 'Sanju, I know what you have. You have something special. I am going to be back you no matter what'. He told me to walk in, go out there and express myself in every innings. That kind of communication from the coach, that gave me clarity and confidence," Samson said.
I Thought 'Come on Sanju, You Need to Show Something' - Sanju Samson
"After few games of dismissals, you feel pressure because you have a guy who's backing you and you are not performing. I thought 'common Sanju, you need to show something and repay the faith the coach has in'. By God's grace, something special has happened. I want to continue scoring runs and win games for my country," the 30-year-old went on to add.
I Had a Decent Relationship with Gautam Gambhir Right from a Young Age - Sanju Samson
Samson reflected on his long-standing connection with Gautam Gambhir, which began during his early IPL days. His first IPL team was the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where Gambhir served as captain. Samson said that he joined KKR's B team at 14 and made it to the main squad at 17.
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