India, July 27 -- Sanju Samson is leaving the treadmill behind. Years of sliding in and out of India's squads, fighting past constant rejections, and returning with renewed purpose have helped him build a strong mental armour. That resilience peaked during the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup on home soil, where he struck three consecutive fifties to drag India across the finish line and retain the title. Yet, instead of chasing lifetime security or worrying about his brief omission for the recent Zimbabwe tour following a short dip in form against Ireland and England, the 31-year-old wicketkeeper-batter chooses complete detachment.

In an interview with JioHotstar, Samson candidly laid bare his settled mindset, refusing to dance to the tune of e...