‘Aise bhi log hote hain life mein’: Suryakumar reveals Sanju Samson’s incredible response after being dropped

Suryakumar Yadav shared insights into a challenging period during India's victorious 2026 T20 World Cup, recounting how Sanju Samson's reaction unfolded when he was initially omitted from the playing lineup. Initially struggling for form and not initially considered for the team, Samson found himself back in contention as India faced setbacks, such as Abhishek Sharma's fitness issues and struggles against off-spin.

Once given a chance, Samson delivered critical back-to-back performances that led India to the World Cup final, ultimately earning him the Player of the Tournament award. With 321 runs in five innings at an average of 80.25, his impressive strike rate of 199.38 underscored his crucial contribution to the team's triumph. Speaking to Aakash Chopra on his YouTube channel, Suryakumar described Samson's response after being dropped, noting his captain's unwavering support and promise to prepare as if he were destined to play, stating, "There are people like this too."

Reflecting on their earlier discussions, Suryakumar highlighted the trust he had in Samson, recalling his encouragement during a lean period and the Duleep Trophy tour of Sri Lanka, where Samson's faith in Suryakumar and the coaching staff paid off. Although Samson's subsequent performance in the IPL paid dividends, his form has faltered, leading to his exclusion from the T20I squad for tours of Ireland, England, and Zimbabwe, though he did feature in the final T20I against England.

The uncertainty surrounding Samson's future with the national side remains, as he is included in India's squad for the upcoming Asian Games.