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Sanju Samson Bags Player Of The Month Award For March After T20 WC Heroics
T20 World Cup: Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has been named the ICC men's player of the month for March after a stellar performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 knockouts. This is the first time Samson has won the prestigious title for his World Cup-winning performance.
Samson, who began the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup watching from the sidelines, wrote one of the tournament's most dramatic personal arcs once handed an opportunity to be in the team since the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe in Chennai.
He struck an unforgettable 97 not out against the West Indies in a must-win Super Eights fixture in Kolkata before hitting scores of 89 each in the semi-final against England in Mumbai and in the final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad. His efforts helped India retain the title on home soil, as Samson clinched the Player of the Tournament award.
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Kolkata Knight Riders: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) head coach Abhishek Nayar said it was ‘just unfortunate’ that Australian all-rounder Cameron Green has not been able to bowl so far in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), adding that the franchise’s long-term plan was for him to be identified as a replacement for Andre Russell.
India Is Strongest Ever White-ball Team After Back-to-back Men’s T20 WC Triumphs, Says Ricky Ponting
T20 World Cup: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hailed India as the greatest white-ball team ever assembled after they became the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title with an emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
India’s Decision To Stick With Samson In Top Three Worked Out Really Well, Says Ponting
T20 World Cup: The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified India's decision to persist with wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining calls in their triumphant ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain Suryakumar Yadav and the coaching staff proved to be the difference on the biggest stage.
From Being On Sidelines To Becoming Player Of The Tournament: Samson's WC Run Was Worth The Wait
T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson began the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup relegated to the bench for all but a single league match against Namibia in New Delhi. Many feared the tournament would see Samson as an unused member again, a fate he faced during the victorious 2024 campaign.
'Arey Kotsi Bhai, Don't Worry…': Kotak Recalls Samson’s Words Before His Stunning Resurgence
T20 World Cup: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has revealed the quiet confidence that preceded Sanju Samson’s resurgent run to become the Player of the Tournament in a triumphant 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup campaign, recalling how the wicketkeeper-batter promised that he was to contribute to the team’s cause whenever the side needed him.
T20 WC: West Indies Players Depart India After Nine-day Wait
Cricket West Indies: Cricket West Indies (CWI) have confirmed that commercial travel arrangements have been secured for members of the West Indies national cricket team currently in India after continued delays with a charter flight organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
Sanju Samson Receives Heartwarming Reception At Thiruvananthapuram Airport After T20 WC Win
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson received a rousing welcome at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday as fans gathered to celebrate his heroics in India’s triumphant campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
T20 WC: 'He Told Me To Be Ready Before Zimbabwe Game…' Samson Reveals Gambhir’s Words That Ignited His Comeback
T20 World Cup: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was sparked by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for playing the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe.
'From Scar Of Failure To Three Great Knocks...': Gavaskar Hails Samson's Rise
T20 World Cup: Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded the main architect of India Men’s T20 World Cup triumph, Sanju Samson's rise from the scar of failure to three best knocks, saying life has come full circle for the wicketkeeper batter.
President Murmu Congratulates Team India On T20 WC Triumph, Hails Historic Achievement
President Droupadi Murmu: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday congratulated the Indian cricket team for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, describing the victory as a historic achievement that has brought immense pride and joy to the nation.
T20 WC: India Make History By Clinching Third Title After Beating New Zealand By 96 Runs
T20 World Cup: A dominant India became the first team to retain the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title, win three world crowns, and clinch the trophy on home soil after defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final played in front of 86, 824 fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
T20 WC: Duffy Replaces McConchie As New Zealand Elect To Bowl First Against Unchanged India
T20 World Cup: New Zealand have brought in pacer Jacob Duffy in place of off-spin bowling all-rounder Cole McConchie as captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against unchanged India in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.
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