The Times of India

He always plays with intent: Ashwin hails Samson but rues his missed T20 WC hundreds

Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup 2026 performances. Ashwin stated Samson narrowly missed three centuries, scoring 97 not out against West Indies, 89 against England, and 89 against New Zealand. He highlighted Samson's intent to play aggressively, even at the cost of personal records. Samson's batting was crucial for India's title win.