Sanju Samson entered the South Africa series riding high on his career-best knock of 111 against Bangladesh in Hyderabad just last month.
Sanju Samson smashed his second consecutive century in back-to-back games.
Sanju Samson, the star Indian wicketkeeper-batter, has once again captured headlines with his electrifying performance in South Africa. Fresh off his career-high 111 against Bangladesh, Samson stormed onto the field in Durban, smashing an unbeaten 107 from just 50 balls. His blistering knock not only helped India secure a commanding 61-run victory in the first T20I of the series but also etched his name in cricket history. Samson became the first Indian player and the fourth globally to score back-to-back centuries in T20 internationals, joining an elite club of players.
Legendary Cricketers Praise Samson’s Heroics
Former Indian greats Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri couldn’t contain their admiration. Yuvraj hailed Samson’s incredible shot selection, tweeting, “Sanju, you beauty! Such a treat to watch that stroke play.
Sanju you beauty! Such a treat to watch that stroke play 🔥 Very well played 💯 @IamSanjuSamson #IndVSSa pic.twitter.com/Ge7uZQBzwz
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) November 8, 2024
Very well played @IamSanjuSamson #IndVsSA.” Shastri also shared his excitement, tweeting, “Sanjooo….. Samsonnn. Special. #SanjuSamson #SAvsIND.”
Sanjooo….. Samsonnn. Special. #SanjuSamson #SAvsIND pic.twitter.com/ru5UsrtfeX
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) November 8, 2024
A Journey of Resilience: Samson Opens Up on Handling Self-Doubt
Reflecting on his journey, Samson shared how his career has been a mix of highs and lows. After facing criticism for not replicating his IPL success at the international level, Samson opened up about the self-doubt that accompanied his setbacks. “Honestly, I’ve had more failures than successes in my career. Social media can amplify the doubts,” he admitted. “But I’ve learned to trust my abilities. Spending time on the pitch helps me showcase my shot-making skills against both spin and pace.”
Samson’s back-to-back centuries in T20 internationals are a testament to his resilience and immense talent. As he continues to evolve as a player, fans and cricket legends alike are eager to see what more he can bring to Team India’s success.
