‘It Will Change His World’: Ashwin’s Words Come True for Sanju Samson

It is said that if your intentions are good and you put in the effort, the entire universe will conspire to help you achieve your goal. Something like this happened to Sanju Samson. Before the match between India and West Indies, renowned spinner R. Ashwin had posted a special message for Samson on his YouTube channel. He said that Samson deserves this opportunity, and if he performs well, his entire world will change.

Ashwin said, "He deserves it; it will change his world. Sanju, you won't get a bigger platform or opportunity than this. I pray you get a good start and turn it into a match-winning innings." He further said, "I want to tell Sanju Samson that you won't get a better opportunity than this. I pray you get a good start and turn it into a big innings. You won't get a bigger platform or opportunity than this in international cricket. After so many years of hard work, you have a great opportunity. Seize it." Ashwin wanted Sanju to score centuries in the next three matches, but his primary goal was to boost his confidence by helping India win matches.

The West Indies had set India a huge target of 196 runs. At one point, stalwarts like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Surya, Tilak, and Hardik had already returned to the pavilion. The pressure was all on Team India, but Sanju Samson stood firm at the crease. Sanju smashed an unbeaten 97 off just 50 balls, hitting 12 fours and four sixes. India won the match in just 19.2 overs, securing a place in the semi-finals.

This is India's highest run chase in T20 World Cup history. Furthermore, Sanju's 97-run innings became the highest-ever innings by an Indian batsman while chasing a target. He surpassed Virat Kohli's record (82 not out). Ashwin's confidence proved true, and Sanju was named Man of the Match for his brilliant innings. Now, the entire nation hopes to see Sanju's performance in the semi-finals and finals.