'Dukhi mat ho bhai': Rohit Sharma's hug, 4 words that changed Sanju Samson's World Cup

Sanju Samson's match-winning 97 against the West Indies fulfilled a promise made by captain Rohit Sharma, who encouraged him not to be disheartened when initially left out of the T20 World Cup playing XI. Samson's resilient knock, his highest in T20 World Cups, secured India's highest successful chase and propelled them to the semifinals.

3 Mar, 02:47 — 3 Mar, 08:17

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This story highlights the crucial role of leadership and mentorship in professional sports, particularly in boosting player morale and performance. Sanju Samson's initial exclusion from the T20 World Cup playing XI could have been a significant setback, but Captain Rohit Sharma's personal encouragement seemingly played a pivotal role in his subsequent match-winning performance, demonstrating the impact of psychological support on an athlete's career trajectory.

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