‘Sanju Samson on Thursday, Salaar on Friday’ Prithviraj sets Internet on fire

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Sanju Samson scored his first international and ODI century and announced himself. The batter from Kerala impressed everyone, from teammates to experts, and silenced all of his critics. However, it wasn’t just superstars on the field but off the field as well who were in awe of Samson.

Salaar superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran congratulated his fellow Keralite, tweeting from his X (formerly Twitter) account, “Sanju on Thursday. #Salaar on Friday! @IamSanjuSamson is easily one of the most naturally gifted batsmen currently playing the game!”

Sanju Samson journey to ODI century in South Africa

Sanju Samson journey to the century was marked by setbacks, from missing opportunities at the Asia Cup to being left out of the World Cup squad. However, his outstanding century in the series finale against South Africa not only silenced critics but also strengthened his case for a more prominent role in the limited-overs format.

Promoted to the No. 3 position, Samson’s classical ODI knock contributed significantly to India’s victory, securing a 2-1 series win over South Africa. His partnership with Tilak Varma and a memorable knock earned him the Player of the Match award.

As Sanju Samson moves forward in his cricketing journey, Gavaskar believes the century will not only open doors to more opportunities for the 29-year-old but also instill a renewed self-belief. Samson, with his undeniable talent, is set to make a lasting impact, and his next appearance will be eagerly awaited in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year.

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