For someone who was long ago considered expendable, Sanju Samson There is a sudden demand. One day, he is addressing a conclave in New Delhi and attending awards, the next, he is on his way back to his home in Thiruvananthapuram for an event. Just as the team desperately wanted him back as an opener, to break the stranglehold that off-spinners had on left-handed batsmen, everyone wanted Samson. He will leave for Chennai soon. IPL Duties with Chennai Super Kings. Describing the Covenant victory as more than just a sporting milestone, Samson described the win as a deeply “spiritual experience”.Big words for someone who is seen as a happy-go-lucky character and, by his own admission, “not very sentimental”. For Samson, one of the most memorable World Cup moments came quietly inside the dressing room after India’s crucial Super Eight win over the West Indies. “After the win against West Indies, I made a spiritual place in the dressing room and said a personal prayer,” Samson told reporters at a function here.
A victory beyond cricket
Describing India’s World Cup win as more than just a sporting achievement, Samson described the experience as deeply spiritual.“It was a spiritual moment. When you win something as big as the World Cup with your country, it feels like something bigger than just a game,” Samson said during a recent event. The tournament lived up to its tagline “Feel The Thrill”, with electrifying powerplays, dramatic finishes and enthusiastic crowds chanting “India! India!” shouted. From a packed stadium.One of Samson’s most memorable moments during the tournament came after India’s Super Eight victory over the West Indies national cricket team. “After the win against West Indies, I made a spiritual place in the dressing room and said a personal prayer,” he revealed.
Overcome self-doubt
“When I left home to play the World Cup, I was not very confident but the universe had other plans,” he said. “The 97 not out against the West Indies was the most important innings for me because I had to stay calm even though the wickets were falling at the other end.”Samson also recalled an emotional moment with India’s head coach after the final. Gautam GambhirOne of the biggest supporters of the keeper batsman. “Guti Bhai and I have a close relationship. He didn’t say much… He hugged me for about 30 seconds. That was enough,” Samson said.
A new chapter with Chennai Super Kings
Samson is now preparing for the next phase of his career with Chennai Super Kings, where he will share the dressing room with legendary wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni.Samson explained, “I have spoken to Mahi Bhai a lot and seen him on and off in the Indian team. But this will be the first time we will spend two months together. There is a lot of excitement.”Interestingly, his first match in the yellow jersey will be against his former franchise. Rajasthan Royals. “On the field, I don’t let emotions take over. I will always give my best for the team I represent,” he added.For Samson, cricket is about more than trophies and personal milestones. The Indian star says that every time he steps on the field, he brings the dreams of countless youngsters.
