
Sanju Samson played a crucial unbeaten 97 to lead India to a five-wicket victory over West Indies in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, securing a semifinal spot against England. Despite earlier struggles and being dropped multiple times, Samson earned praise from coach Gautam Gambhir and cricketing figures like Sunil Gavaskar and Shashi Tharoor, who highlighted his talent and mental strength. Gambhir emphasized managing Samson's pressure through breaks and backing him, while also acknowledging the team's collective effort in the win.
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