player of the tournament

Dubai, April 6 Indian opener Sanju Samson and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were named among the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month award for March following their success at the T20 World Cup.South African batter Connor Esterhuizen completes the shortlist following an outstanding debut...

New Delhi, April 6 – Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, and South African batter Connor Esterhuizen have been nominated for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.Samson, who began watching the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup from the sidelines...

New Delhi, March 15 – Sanju Samson, India's Player of the Tournament in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup triumph, said that he still wakes up each morning struggling to believe that the team won the trophy on home soil, but is certain that the country's talent pipeline means more days of winning...

New Delhi, March 15 Sanju Samson, whose performances fueled India's recent T20 World Cup triumph, asserted on Sunday that the country is poised to dominate global cricket for years to come.Speaking on the sidelines of the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 in the capital, Samson also likened his...

New Delhi, March 14 – The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified India's decision to continue using wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining moments in their successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain...

New Delhi, March 11 – Sanju Samson's journey through the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, marked by both highs and lows, culminated in a triumphant performance that cemented his place in Indian cricket history. Despite facing criticism and setbacks, Samson’s resilience and talent ultimately shone...

In New Delhi, on March 11, India's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, revealed the confidence that Sanju Samson displayed before his outstanding performance in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, where he became the tournament's Player of the Tournament. He recalled how Samson promised to contribute to...

Dubai, March 9 – Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, the Player of the Tournament, leads the victorious team, having scored 321 runs in just five innings. Initially not part of the Indian XI, Samson distinguished himself with Player of the Match awards against West Indies and England. He then set...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson said his comeback midway through the victorious 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup was spurred by words from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who told him to be ready for the Super Eights clash against Zimbabwe.Samson didn’t play in the 2024 Men’s...

New Delhi, March 9 – Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar lauded Sanju Samson, the key architect of India’s T20 World Cup triumph, for his rise from failure to three outstanding performances, saying that the wicketkeeper batter has achieved a full circle in his career.At the Narendra Modi Stadium...

Ahmedabad, March 9 – Head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Sanju Samson for his match-winning performance in India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory, calling his resilience and performance “special” and highlighting the character he displayed under pressure.Asked about Samson winning the Player of...

Chennai, March 9 – Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has praised Sanju Samson, one of the key architects of India's third T20 World Cup title, saying that the real story within the tournament was the destiny that had written for Samson.In a post on his Instagram page, Sukumaran wrote, "Team India are...

Mumbai, March 9 – Legendary cricketer Virat Kohli praised India's wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson on Sunday for his phenomenal performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup triumph, for which he was named Player of the Tournament.Samson, who replaced Abhishek Sharma in the playing XI due to the...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson attributed his remarkable success in India's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign to his "extensive conversations" with Sachin Tendulkar, stating that he had been in constant contact with the batting legend for the past two months.Samson was awarded the Player of...

Ahmedabad, March 8. Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah said winning the Player of the Match award in front of his home fans after India's 96-run victory over New Zealand to win the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup is a special moment for him.In defending a massive 255/5, Bumrah used his magical slower...

New Delhi, March 7 – The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title victory with a victory parade through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, according to sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday.Last week, the Paras...

Dubai, March 6 – As the T20 World Cup draws to a close, with India and New Zealand set to clash in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the ICC has announced the best performers from the tournament, who have made the shortlist for the Player of the Tournament award.India's Sanju...