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Samson's Humble Reply to Coach on Century Demand: "Team First, Not Milestones"

Sanju Samson finished as India's top scorer in the 2026 T20 World Cup despite not playing in almost half of their matches. AFP

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Firstpost•12-03-2026, 21:06

Samson's Humble Reply to Coach on Century Demand: "Team First, Not Milestones"

•Sanju Samson displayed selfless batting in the T20 World Cup, attacking bowlers despite early dismissals.
•He scored 97* against West Indies, followed by two 89s in the semifinal and final.
•When batting coach Sitanshu Kotak asked him to score a century, Samson questioned how he could prioritize the team if focused on personal milestones.
•Kotak praised Samson's team-first mindset, noting he didn't push for a century despite being close.
•Samson was India's top-scorer (321 runs in 5 matches) and Player of the Tournament, hitting 24 sixes.

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