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    From being on sidelines to becoming Player of the Tournament: Samson's WC run was worth the wait
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    From Being On Sidelines To Becoming Player Of The Tournament: Samson's WC Run Was Worth The Wait

    By IANS News March 11, 2026 • 20:54 PM View: 167
    T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson began the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup relegated to the bench for all but a single league match against Namibia in New Delhi. Many feared the tournament would see Samson as an unused member again, a fate he faced during the victorious 2024 campaign.

    When it seemed another chapter of unfulfilled potential would be written for Samson, a dramatic turn saw him redrafted during the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe. From there, Samson did more than just step into the light - he seized the stage to become the lead actor in India’s march to a third T20 World Cup title.

    In a breathtaking time from March 1-8, Samson rewrote his own legacy. It began with an unforgettable, unbeaten 97 in a high-pressure encounter against the West Indies in Kolkata, followed by two sublime, identical knocks of 89 in the semi-final and final against England and New Zealand. By the time India had the trophy in their hands, Samson had amassed 321 runs across just five innings at a blistering strike rate of 199 to become the Player of the Tournament.

    TAGS Sanju Samson T20 World Cup Super Eights West Indies While India Narendra Modi Stadium Biju George Medical College Ground World Cup Zubin Bharucha Kerala Cricket Association Charulatha Remesh Iqlas Naha
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