India, March 10 -- Sanju Samson emerged as one of the defining figures of the T20 World Cup, scripting a dramatic turnaround in the latter half of the tournament. His unbeaten 97, followed by two commanding knocks of 89 in successive games, underlined his impact when it mattered most. Samson rose to the occasion in a must-win clash against the West Indies, carried that form into the semi-final against England, and capped it off in the title clash vs New Zealand.

He began the tournament outside the preferred XI, but once handed an opportunity, momentum swung his way. Samson seized the moment and delivered performances that left a lasting imprint on India's triumphant campaign. The past 12 months have been a roller coaster for him. He was ...