The Economic Times

97,89,89. How Sanju Samson's father's four words helped the cricketer dominate the opposition in T20 World Cup 2026

Sanju Samson played a record-breaking knock of 89 runs to lead India to a 96-run victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 final, helping India win their third title. The wicketkeeper-batter credited his father, a former Delhi Police constable, for instilling discipline and confidence from a young age, lessons he says helped him handle high-pressure innings.