India, March 3 -- Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 in India's must-win T20 World Cup clash has now drawn praise from his IPL captain as well, with Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hailing the batter's composure in a pressure chase. In a video shared by CSK on the franchise's social media platforms, Gaikwad said Samson was exactly the kind of player India needed to do the job.

The video also featured other Chennai players reacting to Samson's knock and India's win, adding to the franchise's public appreciation of the wicketkeeper-batter. Notably, Samson will be seen in the CSK colours for the first time in the 2026 season of the tournament.

When asked about Sanju Samson's special knock, Ruturaj Gaikwad highlighted his experienc...