‘Come of age’: Shastri hails Samson, backs Abhishek ahead of T20 WC final

2026-03-06 - 07:22

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Sanju Samson's T20 World Cup 2026 resurgence, highlighting his improved mental fortitude and smarter play. Samson's match-winning knocks, including a semifinal 89, have been pivotal. Shastri also backed struggling opener Abhishek Sharma, urging faith in his abilities for the final against New Zealand.