Sanju Samson reveals personal vow after T20 World Cup win

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has revealed the mindset and personal vow that underpinned his starring role in India's successful ICC T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, while also addressing his recent omission from the national side. In a series of interviews, the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter detailed his journey of self-belief and his decision to step away from external pressures.

Samson was instrumental in India retaining the T20 World Cup title on home soil earlier this year, finishing as the tournament's third-highest run-scorer with 321 runs in five innings. His performance peaked in the knockout stages, where he scored three consecutive half-centuries. He described a pivotal moment of confidence ahead of the semifinal against England, where he faced pace bowler Jofra Archer, who had dismissed him multiple times in past encounters.

Despite people reminding him of his previous struggles against Archer, Samson said he entered the match with absolute certainty after an unbeaten 97 against the West Indies in the quarterfinal. He said that knock provided immense self-validation. He chose not to respond verbally to the doubts, instead focusing on his plan, which resulted in him...