Sanju Samson’s T20 World Cup breakthrough: the Tendulkar talks that reshaped India’s opener

Sanju Samson capped a turbulent year by becoming India’s defining batter at the 2026 T20 World Cup, earning Player of the Tournament honors. He says a series of candid, mindset-driven conversations with Sachin Tendulkar helped turn frustration into clarity—and clarity into runs.