Kolkata, March 1 -- On the eve of India's ICC 2026 T20 World Cup virtual knockout clash against the West Indies at Eden Gardens, Sanju Samson offered a glimpse into his mindset. "One of the biggest strengths of being an Indian cricketer is each and every game is a do-or-die, you learn a lot of things on and off the field, but you learn how to cope up with the pressure. Play this game as just another game, because every game is a do-or-die for me."It was a line shaped by experience.

On Sunday, with a semifinal spot on the line and tasked with chasing a mammoth 196, the Kerala wicketkeeper-batter answered his critics with a match-winning unbeaten 50-ball 97, guiding India to a five-wicket win over West Indies and booking a semifinal berth ag...