Kolkata, March 1 -- Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, former superstars Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Shikhar Dhawan, and Suresh Raina heaped praises on Sanju Samson's masterclass 97* against West Indies, which single-handedly led Team India to a five-wicket win over West Indies at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Samson, whose place in the playing 11 was under scrutiny after his lean patch with the bat, delivered in India's must-win T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Sunday against the West Indies, helping his team reach the semifinals.

In an X post, Tendulkar lauded Samson's innings, highlighting his calm presence at the crease and saying it was wonderful to watch.

"Semi-final spot on the line, and the boys handled ...