{
  "id": 7742029,
  "title": "'If I Fail, I’ll Face A Lot Of Outside Noise Again': Sanju Samson On Failure, Pressure & Playing Fearless Cricket",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/if-i-fail-ill-face-a-lot-of-outside-noise-again-sanju-samson-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T07:51:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/if-i-fail-ill-face-a-lot-of-outside-noise-again-sanju-samson-on-failure-pressure-playing-fearless-cricket"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sanju Samson, the India wicketkeeper-batter, spoke about the pressure he faces playing for India and how he continues to play fearlessly despite the potential for another failure to bring scrutiny. After scoring 57 off 22 balls in the second T20I against Afghanistan, Samson said he has learned to accept the pressure and focus on his game rather than the reactions around it. He acknowledged that being an Indian cricketer can be tough to handle failures, but his experience helps him shut out the noise and keep a high strike rate. Samson explained that the approach of focusing on maximizing scoring chances comes with a degree of risk in the format, but he believes it's due to their successful track record in recent years. To maintain consistency, Samson emphasizes the importance of discipline in his preparation, as controlling the outcome is not within his control. The wicketkeeper-batter also highlighted the competition for places in India's top three and how players support each other, maintaining a positive attitude in the squad. Lastly, Samson shared his coping mechanism for dealing with outside noise - turning off his Wi-Fi and reminding himself of his goals when faced with criticism.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Sanju Samson acknowledged the weight of expectations that comes with playing for India, admitting that the prospect of another failure can bring a fresh wave of scrutiny, but said he has learned to accept that pressure and continue playing with the same attacking intent. The India wicketkeeper-batter made the admission after smashing 57 off 22 balls in the second T20I against…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}