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"Just Need That One Big Hundred": Sanju Samson Reveals Ravi Shastri's Message After Historic Ton vs SA

Following the second consecutive ton in T20Is Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson revealed the chat between him and former coach Ravi Shastri during the Bangladesh game of the T20I series at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad. Sanju Samson's fireworks and Varun Chakaravarthy's spin left South Africa in crumbles and India elated with a 61-run victory in the opening T20I at Kingsmead on Friday. Samson raised the bar in the third T20I against Bangladesh and continued to build on the momentum with a 107(50), laced with seven fours and a whopping 10 towering sixes.

Sanju Samson Breaks Internet With Durban Ton. Ravi Shastri, Yuvraj Singh Share Unmissable Posts

Former India all-rounders Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri reserved big praise for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who powered his side to a 61-run win over South Africa in the 1st T20I of a four-match series. Thriving in his new role as opener, Samson hammered his second consecutive century in as many games, smashing 107 off just 50 balls in the series-opener at Kingsmead, Durban. Samson became the first Indian, and fourth overall to score consecutive hundreds in T20Is. Praising Samson for his brilliant stroke-play, Yuvraj and Shastri took to social media to laud the player.

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

Amid his purple patch with the bat, star India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson credited captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling confidence in him. For years, Samson struggled to find consistency with the bat in Indian colours due to the lack of opportunities. However, Samson has been thrived in his new role as the opener following the retirements of former India captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Samson has now notched up back-to-back centuries in T20Is, the first batter from India to do so.

"Used To Eat Like Pigs": Ravi Shastri On India Tour Experiences, Opens Up On 'Liquid'

Ravi Shastri is probably one of the most straight-talkers in world cricket. He is not known to shy away from speaking his mind with honest. The same was seen during the launch of 1983 World Cup winner and ex-chairman of BCCI selectors Sandeep Patil's autobiography - Beyond Boundaries. During the launch of the book by Sandeep Patil, one of the panelists asked Shastri about an incident during an international Tour, when Shastri and Patil were roommates. The panelist asked about whether it was true that the hotel's room service person was surprised about the amount of food ordered by the duo. Shastri answered on the affirmative.

Anil Kumble "Didn't Give" Seniors Free Hand: World Cup Winner Names 'Ideal' India Coach. Not Ravi Shastri

The 1983 World Cup winner and ex-chairman of selectors, Sandeep Patil feels John Wright's approach of giving a free-hand to players led to his successful coaching stint with India, something his more authoritarian successors Greg Chappell and Anil Kumble failed to emulate. In his autobiography -- Beyond Boundaries -- launched here on Wednesday, Patil gave deep insights about the reason behind Wright's success as India coach vis a vis Chappell and Kumble.

BCCI To Take Big Step On Gautam Gambhir's 'Selector' Role After Poor Start: Report

Unprecedented series defeats against Sri Lanka and New Zealand have placed Gautam Gambhir under immense pressure barely three months into his appointment as the head coach of the Indian team. He was appointed to the top post amid much fanfare and was also given a rare seat at the selection committee meeting for the tour of Australia. However, his initial report card clearly suggests things aren't looking good for the former India opener. Unless there is a remarkable turnaround Down Under, Gambhir, who was given a free hand in selection matters, may not have as much say in issues concerning the team in the coming times.

Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

Once Rishabh Pant gets going, there's no stopping. The wicket-keeper batter, who had a solitary run under his belt at stumps on Day 1, went berserk from the first ball on Day 2, slamming a half-century in just 36 balls to put India in the driving seat. While Pant didn't last for long after completing his fifty, his fiery knock did shatter an all-time record for India against New Zealand in the third Test, earning comparisons with greats like Viv Richards and Virender Sehwag from Ravi Shastri.

"Sunil Gavaskar Smashed His Plate" As Washington Sundar Bowls 5 No-balls

The Day 1 of the Mumbai Test between India and New Zealand was quite eventful, with Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar picking the bulk of the wickets between them. The duo combined to grab 9 wickets in the innings as the Kiwis were bowled out for 235 runs. While Sundar continued from where he left in the Pune Test, there was one aspect of his bowling that left India great Sunil Gavaskar quite disappointed. During commentary on the opening day at the Wankhede Stadium, former India coach Ravi Shastri revealed that Gavaskar smashed his plate while having lunch after seeing Sundar repeatedly bowl no-balls.

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"Just Need That One Big Hundred": Sanju Samson Reveals Ravi Shastri's Message After Historic Ton vs SA

Sanju Samson Breaks Internet With Durban Ton. Ravi Shastri, Yuvraj Singh Share Unmissable Posts

"Next 7 Matches...": Sanju Samson Reveals Honest Chat With India Captain Suryakumar Yadav

"Used To Eat Like Pigs": Ravi Shastri On India Tour Experiences, Opens Up On 'Liquid'

Anil Kumble "Didn't Give" Seniors Free Hand: World Cup Winner Names 'Ideal' India Coach. Not Ravi Shastri

BCCI To Take Big Step On Gautam Gambhir's 'Selector' Role After Poor Start: Report

Rishabh Pant Compared To Viv Richards, Virender Sehwag After Shattering This All-Time Record

"Sunil Gavaskar Smashed His Plate" As Washington Sundar Bowls 5 No-balls