‘Sanju, you can also do this’: Sanju Samson revealed the knock of Sachin Tendulkar which inspired his dream of cricket
New Delhi: India’s wicketkeeper-son Sanju Samson has revealed that Sachin Tendulkar’s famous “Desert Storm” innings in Sharjah in 1998 was the moment that he assured him that he could play for India a day.Dastak – 143 off 131 balls against Australia – Tendulkar is remembered as one of the most prestigious efforts. Although India lost that match, Sachin’s talent ensured qualification for the final. For a young Samson, it was a significant turn.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!“I was watching a game sitting in the Delhi Police Quarter or Police Colony Room on a small TV. Sachin sir was batting in that game, Sharjah’s innings, he was just breaking the bowlers. Therefore, that moment the moment really killed me that ‘Sanju, you can also do it’. This actually inspired me the most, ”Samson said in a conversation with R Ashwin.
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The Rajasthan Royals Skipper, who joined the franchise in 2013, recalled how his initial career was shaped by opportunities made by senior players. Prior to RR, Samson had a term with Kolkata Knight Riders, but did not break the player. Her success came after impressing her former Kerala team partner Sreesanth, who later introduced her to Rahul Dravid during the RR trial.“Rahul sir used to practice, practice, practice, and so I saw him when I was a 14 -year -old child. The second time Sreesanth Bhai took me to RR trial at the age of 17. flew to play against Andhra, and I scored a 100 in front of him,” Samson said.
Samson played for RR from 2013 to 2015, returned in 2018 after a term with Delhi Daredevils, and became the franchise’s face since then – but it all started with that one stormy day in Sharajah.
