India, Oct. 8 -- Despite being forced to drop down to order to accommodate Shubman Gill opening the batting in India's T20I plans, Sanju Samson showed that he is willing to sacrifice his own numbers and accolades to ensure that he can help his team win on the international stage. After batting in the middle order to help India to Asia Cup victory, Samson has somewhat solidified his position in that role.

After his successes opening the batting for India, which saw him rack up three centuries in a spectacular year as he took over that duty, Samson took some time to settle into his middle order role. However, a couple of crucial innings showed that the wicket-keeper batter could come into his own in that position.

Speaking at the CEAT Cri...