Cricket

Sanju Samson's recent resurgence in international cricket has been attributed to increased clarity from team management and a newfound calmness in his approach. After two consecutive centuries in T20Is, Samson is finally on the cusp of fulfilling his potential.Samson's struggles in the past have been linked to a lack of consistent opportunities with the Indian team. However, with the emergence of a new T20 setup under head coach Gautam Gambhir, Samson has been given the confidence and clarity he needs to succeed."For the first time in my career, I received such clarity, and that gave me confidence," Samson said.Samson's improved form has also been attributed to his experience as captain of the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. This role has helped him understand the needs of a team and how to make an impact on a game.Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour believes Samson has become calmer in the last year and has realized he doesn't need to rely on fancy shots to be successful."He has the power to hit big down the ground. He plays fast bowling well and can take them down in front of the wicket," Rathour said.With the next T20 World Cup in 2026 in mind, the selectors and Gambhir are grooming T20 specialists. Samson's recent performances have put him in contention for a permanent spot in the team, even when the likes of Shubman Gill, Yashashvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant return from Test assignments.