Ganesh Kendale
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson scored his first T20I century in the third game against Bangladesh on Saturday. Samson hit eight sixes and 11 fours in his 111 runs off 47 balls. His century came in just 40 balls, making it the second-fastest T20I century by an Indian player.
Samson’s performance helped India reach a total of 297/6, their highest-ever in T20I cricket and the second-highest overall.
Reflecting on his achievement, Samson admitted, “I can do much better,” indicating his desire to improve further.
“(I am) very happy that they (teammates) are happy I did well. It can get frustrating knowing what you can do out there, and I have also felt I can do much better,” he said during the presentation ceremony after India’s 3-0 series win with a 133-run hammering of Bangladesh in the third and final T20I.
“But, with playing so many games I know how do deal with pressure and my failures because I have failed a lot. Just focus was on process and knowing you will do well.
“Playing for your country, that pressure was there, but I wanted to perform and wanted to show. But I still kept it basic and wanted to take it by one ball (at a time).”
Samson said he has got the full backing of the team leadership.
“The leadership tells me they back me no matter what… not just in words but in actions also,” he said.
