Sanju Samson didn’t just bludgeon his way to a match-winning 89 for India during Sunday’s T20 World Cup final against New Zealand, but put a lot of thought into his strokeplay and blended that with his God-given ability. mid-day gets Zubin Bharucha, the coach who worked with the Player of the Tournament at Rajasthan Royals, to describe some Samson
Sanju Samson. Pic/Getty Images; (inset) Zubin Bharucha
Watch that follow through
Not in control as the bat turned early on the ball which moved away a shade, but the full follow through of the bat and sheer timing even of the mistimed shot carrying it over third man for six. Just the luck required in T20 cricket.
Giving himself ample time
Probably what makes him special — the length ball which he picks up effortlessly over the infield. This stemming from his ability in not committing his front foot early and hence giving him the necessary time to effortlessly lift it over the infield.
Near-perfect balance
Probably his most controlled shot of this T20 World Cup, a ball tailing into the pads and flicked all along the ground for four past short fine leg, signifying the set up and balance was near perfect.
Ruthless efficiency
The cut off the spinner for four past point has been the hallmark around all his innings; the slightest room has been dealt with ruthless efficiency. It’s the cut shot that has bailed him out when the pressure has been on against West Indies in Kolkata, England in Mumbai and New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
Touch of genius
Deft touches and silken skill combined with brute force. A ball glided between the ‘keeper and short third man for four, signifying a touch of genius.
Signature shot for six
A straight six down the ground powered by a full and complete follow through. Another one of his signature shots of this tournament and pretty much his whole career, there is little to no wiggle room for the bowler to even marginally miss his length.
Power hitting and how
Power hitting at its best with a six over mid-wicket. Multiple such shots powered over the fence through his career and this World Cup, showcasing his ability to pick up back-of-a-length deliveries and despatch them over the fence.
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