Sanju Samson was in phenomenal form during the final stages of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Sanju missed a century by just 3 runs in the Super 8 match against West Indies, hit a smashing 89 off 42 in the semi-final against England and contributed to the team with a crucial 89 off 46 in the final. The 31-year-old Indian wicketkeeper-batter played a pivotal role in India securing their third consecutive ICC title and second consecutive T20 World Cup win. However, things didn’t look too good for him at the beginning of the tournament.
The Kerala cricketer, Sanju Samson initially started his 2026 T20 World Cup venture on the bench. However, he returned to the playing XI during the Super 8s and delivered three consecutive match-winning scores. For his consistent high-impact performances, Samson was named the Player of the Tournament, finishing with 321 runs from 5 innings at a strike rate of 199.37. Amid his ups and downs in form, his wife, Charulatha Ramesh, remained his constant cheerleader. Here’s how she supports him through tough times.
Sanju Samson faced the threat of almost being dropped from the T20 World Cup 2026 squad
Prior to the World Cup, Sanju Samson faced significant pressure after a forgettable performance in a bilateral T20I series against New Zealand in January 2026. His struggles culminated in a failure at his home ground, the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, where he was dismissed for just 6 runs in the fifth T20I. This performance was part of a series where Sanju averaged less than 10 across five matches. It led to backlash against the cricketer, with widespread calls for him to be dropped in favour of other players for the 2026 T20 World Cup. However, his wife silenced the noise with a fitting response.
