Bhubaneswar, March 9 -- Following India's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph, former captain Anil Kumble heaped praise on Sanju Samson, describing his batting as a blend of Rohit Sharma's aggression and Virat Kohli's composure. Samson made a remarkable impact after returning to India's playing XI in the tournament, producing a string of outstanding performances that ultimately earned him the Player of the Tournament award.

Although he spent the early part of the competition on the sidelines, Samson seized his opportunity in the knockout rounds, delivering three successive half-centuries and playing a crucial role in India's successful title campaign.

His impressive run began with a blistering unbeaten 97 against the West Indies during the Super...