Why Samson Gave up His Spot for 15-Year-Old Sooryavanshi

Abhishek praises Samson for playing at No.3 to slot in Sooryavanshi as opener

Abhishek also praised Sooryavanshi, saying that he felt pumped up after the 15-year-old started the innings with a lofted boundary.

Why Samson gave up his spot for 15-year-old Sooryavanshi

Abhishek Sharma praised Sanju Samson for giving up his batting position for teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the third T20 International against New Zealand. Sooryavanshi, promoted to open, scored 45 off 19 balls, partnering with Abhishek who hit 113. Samson's selfless act highlighted team spirit, while Sooryavanshi also shared a humorous take on Abhishek's explosive innings.

'It's not easy to let go of batting position': Abhishek Sharma hails Sanju Samson's sacrifice for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

In a show of sportsmanship, Sanju Samson stepped down from his opening slot to make way for emerging talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Abhishek Sharma stole the spotlight with a phenomenal knock of 113 runs from just 38 balls, propelling India to a decisive six-wicket win. New Zealand, spearheaded by Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 89, set a challenging target of 198 runs, but India completed the chase in a blistering 13.

“Sanju also deserves a lot of credit” - Former opener’s massive remark after India’s emphatic win in NZ vs IND 2026 3rd T20I

Former India opener Wasim Jaffer believes Sanju Samson deserves credit for giving up his opening spot to allow Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to partner Abhishek Sharma at the top of the order in the third T20I

Abhishek Sharma praises ‘selfless’ Sanju Samson for sacrificing opening spot for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Abhishek Sharma praised Sanju Samson for his selflessness as the senior batter sacrificed his opening slot for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand on Tuesday.