Chennai, Feb. 17 -- Tuesday will be remembered as a historic day in T20 World Cup annals, as New Zealand faced Canada in a match that belonged to 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra.
In a display of composure, timing, and audacity, Samra announced himself on the world stage in a manner few youngsters have ever managed in a tournament of this magnitude.
From the very first ball, he carried himself with maturity beyond his years.
Facing Kyle Jamieson, one of New Zealand's most experienced bowlers, Samra stayed calm. He was not hurried by pace or bounce. A slower delivery came in. Many young batsmen might have attacked too early. Samra waited. He measured the length. Then he guided the ball past short third for a boundary. That shot brought up his cen...