India’s recent awards ceremony turned into a viral moment after celebrating its cricketing heroes. Varun Chakraborty made a light-hearted but surprising comment about Sanju Samson.Walking the red carpet with Samson, Chakraborty said: ‘There’s a meme going around on social media, if there’s a Mallow in the World Cup team, we’ll never lose the World Cup’.
The comment quickly went viral on social media, especially in the backdrop of India’s dominant victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where Samson played a pivotal role.
Sanju Samson’s Dream World Cup Campaign
Samson was one of the standout performers of the tournament and was eventually named Player of the Tournament for his exceptional contribution. The wicket-keeper batsman scored 321 runs in just five innings, with an astonishing strike rate of around 200 at an average of over 80, making him one of the most destructive batsmen in the competition.His performances in key matches defined India’s title run:97 not out vs West Indies (Super 8) – Match-winning knock under pressure89 vs England (semi-final) – A dominant innings in a knockout clash89 vs New Zealand (Final) – A brilliant start that marked India’s title runIn fact, Samson scored 275 runs in the knockout stages alone, showing his ability to deliver when it mattered most. Samson’s journey through the tournament was nothing short of remarkable. He wasn’t even a surefire starter early on but made the most of his opportunities, eventually becoming India’s match-winner in high-pressure games.
Varun Chakraborty’s World Cup Campaign
Varun Chakraborty had a mixed but impressive campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, playing a key role in India’s title win. The enigmatic spinner emerged as one of the leading wicket-takers of the tournament, taking 14 wickets while demonstrating his ability to break crucial partnerships in the middle overs. His outstanding performance came against the Netherlands, where he sealed India’s victory with a brilliant spell. However, his campaign also saw moments of inconsistency, including a costly semi-final exit against England. Nevertheless, Chakraborty’s wicket-taking ability and control at key stages helped him win India’s historic third T20 World Cup.After a successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, Sanju Samson is all set to start a new chapter. Chennai Super Kings Following his trade, while Varun Chakraborty returned to Kolkata Knight Riders for the Indian Premier League 2026 season, aiming to build on his form in the tournament.
