India, March 4 -- There has been no doubt about the talent that Sanju Samson has. But it was his lack of consistency and impactful knocks for India that often landed him in the selection debates. But since his unbeaten 97 against West Indies, which saw India through to the semis of the T20 World Cup 2026, the wicket-keeper batter has been earning praise from all corners of the fraternity.

The latest to praise Samson's diligence and temperament is the bowling coach of the Indian team, Morne Morkel. During the press conference on the eve of the big semifinal against England, Morkel revealed that Samson's 97 in Kolkata was not just about one big night, but the work he kept putting in when he was not in the spotlight.

While speaking at Indi...