India, March 2 -- Raw and deeply emotional footage emerged in the aftermath of Sanju Samson's unforgettable night in Kolkata. After a match-winning 97 not out that single-handedly powered India into the semifinals with a five-wicket victory over West Indies on Sunday at the Eden Gardens, a private dressing-room moment revealed just how much the innings meant to him.

The clip, shared by the BCCI on Monday, nearly 12 hours after that chase masterclass, had already been teased by broadcasters soon after the final ball was struck. But the full visuals offered something far more intimate. After shaking hands with the West Indies players and celebrating with teammates on the field, Samson quietly walked back to the dressing room. There, away f...