The Economic Times

Sanju Samsons winning secret is a 10-song ritual: How a Tamil superstar powered up his T20 World Cup 2026 performances

Sanju Samsons T20 World Cup 2026 triumph wasnt just about runs and recordsit was powered by a unique pre-match ritual. The Kerala batter, named Player of the Tournament, revealed that he listens to a 10-song playlist of Tamil superstar Rajinikanths hits to boost energy and focus before games. This ritual helped him deliver match-winning innings of 97, 89, and 89, including the highest individual score in a T20 World Cup final, guiding India to a historic third title and first successful title defense.