Karthik: Sanju Samson's Fan Following Rivals Kohli, Dhoni, Rohit!

• Dinesh Karthik claims Sanju Samson is one of India's 'most loved cricketers', with a fan following comparable to Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma.
• Samson recently played a match-winning knock of 97* (50) against West Indies at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in a virtual T20 World Cup quarterfinal.
• Despite an 11-year career marked by inconsistency and being in and out of the team, Samson's struggles have only deepened his loyal fan base.
• Karthik highlighted Samson's journey as 'a fantastic story' and an 'enigma,' praising his ability to perform under pressure.
• Former England captain Nasser Hussain and Karthik discussed Samson's tactical inclusion in the team, especially against off-spinners.