In a team where individual milestones often command the spotlight, Sanju Samson chose to put the team ahead of himself. Fresh off a match-winning 61, the India wicketkeeper-batter gave up his opening slot to teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the…
Abhishek Sharma praised teammate Sanju Samson for selflessly giving up his opening batting position to teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in India's six-wicket victory over New Zealand. Samson stepped aside despite earning Player of the Match honors with a 61-run knock in the previous game, allowing Sooryavanshi to move up from No. 3.
The strategic reshuffle paid off as Sharma and Sooryavanshi formed a 133-run opening partnership in just seven overs. Abhishek blasted 113 off 38 balls and Sooryavanshi scored 45 off 19 deliveries, propelling India to chase down New Zealand's total of 198/3 in 13.2 overs and clinch an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
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