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"Only Few People Know...": Yuzvendra Chahal Writes Touching Tribute For Rajasthan Royals Teammate

Rajasthan Royals' (RR) retentions ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction saw some huge stars get released into the auction pool. Two among them were English opener Jos Buttler and Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The duo played a crucial role as Rajasthan Royals reached the playoffs twice in three years, including the final in the 2022 season. On Friday, Chahal took to social media to pen a heartfelt message for Jos Buttler, with both of their IPL futures now unknown.

"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.

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

It was a dreamy night for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who propelled India to a stunning 61-run victory over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban. With this win, India have gained 1-0 lead in the four-match series. Samson scored a marvelous 107-run knock off just 50 balls as India posted 202/8 in 20 overs. Later, the hosts bundled out the Proteas for 141 and clinched the victory. With this ton, Samson became the first Indian batter to score consecutive tons in T20Is as in his previous appearance, he hammered a century against Bangladesh.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Angry As South Africa Star Complains Of Sanju Samson's Objectionable Act

There never goes by a moment when India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav doesn't have a smile on his face. However, during a tense moment on the field in the first T20I against South Africa, Suryakumar donned his angry avatar while trying to defend wicket-keeper Sanju Samson. Suryakumar engaged in an intense debate with South Africa all-rounder Marco Jansen after the latter expressed his displeasure over Samson's act of stepping onto the pitch time and again. Even the India wicket-keeper had to join the face-off between Jansen and Surykumar in the middle of the pitch on Friday.

"Waited For 10 Years": Sanju Samson's Emotional Confession After Heroic Durban Century

In the form of his life, Sanju Samson has truly turned his world around with his brilliant consistency across formats. In his last six competitive games, the wicket-keeper batter has scored three hundreds, including one in the Duleep Trophy, hitting a purple patch that he arguably never did in his career before. Samson's 107 off 50 balls against South Africa, his second T20I hundred in as many matches after his 111 against Bangladesh last month, has helped him to partially brush off the tag of an underperformer.

"Was In 90s, But...": Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's True 'Character' To World

T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav praised Sanju Samson's exceptional character and work ethic, citing these traits as key factors in his success. Samson lit the Kingsmead on fire with a fusillade of boundaries during his swift 107-run knock. His aggression made South African bowlers grind hard to put a halt to India's free-flowing runs. The 29-year-old's aggression wasn't limited to the way he bats. Even the way he celebrated his milestones reflected Samson's strong character he holds, a personality that the Indian team wants to infuse into its system.

Sanju Samson Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I

Sanju Samson's breathtaking second century was beautifully complemented by spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi as India outclassed South Africa by a whopping 61 runs in the first T20 International to go 1-0 up in the four-match series on Friday. Often panned for not realizing the minefield of talent that he is, Samson became the first Indian batter to hit back-to-back centuries in T20 Internationals as his 50-ball-107 with as many as 10 monstrous sixes took India to 202 for 8 in 20 overs. This despite India managing a mere 35 runs in the last five overs.

Sanju Samson Breaks Multiple Records, Achieves Historic First With Ton Against South Africa

Sanju Samson scripted history as he became the first-ever cricketer to hit back-to-back T20I centuries for India, slamming a brilliant hundred in the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on Friday. Samson slammed this century having already made a scintillating 47-ball 111 in India's previous T20I, against Bangladesh. Samson brought up his century in just 47 balls with the help of 7 fours and 9 sixes. Samson also hit the fastest century by an Indian against South Africa in T20I cricket.

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"Only Few People Know...": Yuzvendra Chahal Writes Touching Tribute For Rajasthan Royals Teammate

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

"Take Your Hat Off To Him": South Africa Skipper Aiden Markram's Big Praise For Sanju Samson

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Angry As South Africa Star Complains Of Sanju Samson's Objectionable Act

"Waited For 10 Years": Sanju Samson's Emotional Confession After Heroic Durban Century

"Was In 90s, But...": Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's True 'Character' To World

Sanju Samson Scripts History As India Register Big Win Over South Africa In 1st T20I

Sanju Samson Breaks Multiple Records, Achieves Historic First With Ton Against South Africa