India, March 10 -- Sunil Gavaskar is mighty impressed with Sanju Samson's breathtaking form, without which India would have struggled to win the T20 World Cup. Samson became the toast of the nation, and honestly speaking, why wouldn't he? The guy galvanised India at the T20 World Cup after they were rocked by South Africa. From there, as every match became a knockout, the fearless Samson scored a hat-trick of half-centuries to emerge as the Player of the Tournament after just five games. 89 not out against the West Indies, 97 against England, 89 against New Zealand, and the T20 World Cup was India's.

Samson's biggest test was against England, especially their premier quick Jofra Archer. Archer's pace and his targeting of Samson's rib are...