Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 -- Star wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson on Monday reflected on the journey that led to India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, crediting the challenges and setbacks in his career for building the resilience that helped him succeed on the global stage.

Speaking to reporters in his home state after India's historic title defence on Sunday against New Zealand on Sunday, Samson described winning the World Cup as a dream realised.

"It was like a dream... I was courageous enough to have this dream... I want to win it for my country. I want to contribute in such a way that it becomes what it is now. I am very happy and feeling very blessed... I am trained to look at situations in a positive manner from my chi...