New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Sanju Samson acknowledged Shai Hope's steady approach after the West Indies captain struck his second T20I century in three matches to help the visitors level the series with a 25-run win over India in Hyderabad.

Hope's innings stood out for his ability to score freely without taking unnecessary risks, Samson said, while explaining that India's pursuit of 248 left little room for their batters to settle into an anchoring role.

"He (Hope) is playing really well, we need to respect what he has been doing," said Samson.

"He has been playing some really good cricketing shots, not taking that much risk, so he is respecting the bowlers as well. We need to give the credit to him for the way he is battingand we are definite...