Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson and Kumble
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Sanju Samson's exceptional performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup knockout stages drew comparisons to Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma by Anil Kumble.
Sanju Samson smashed 89 off 46 balls in the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, joining Virat Kohli and Shahid Afridi for scoring fifties in both semi-final and final. James Neesham later struck thrice to bring New Zealand back as India now look for a strong finish.
Barring a loss to South Africa, India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign has been almost flawless. And perhaps their most perfect match came in the final.
India’s T20 World Cup triumph was full of standout performances. From Sanju Samson to Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan to Abhishek Sharma, the Men in Blue dominated the proceedings. India’s clinical 96-run win over New Zealand in the final sealed the title,