Sanju Samson Draws Cricket-Tennis Parallels, Reflects on India's World Cup Successes

Sanju Samson drew interesting parallels between cricket icons and modern tennis stars ahead of Wimbledon. He likened MS Dhoni to Roger Federer due to their effortless elegance and composure. "The Roger Federer of cricket? It has to be MS Dhoni. He is very calm and composed... yet very powerful," Samson said. Samson also compared Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz, highlighting their aggressive and dynamic game styles. "Carlos Alcaraz is very explosive, much like how Virat bhai started," he noted. Reflecting on India's recent World Cup successes, Samson recalled the women's ODI World Cup win and the men's T20 World Cup triumph. "It was a special moment for all of us in the country. We had been waiting for it for a long time," he reflected. Samson acknowledged the legacy of the Australian cricket team but noted India's changed stature. "A lot of respect goes to the Australian team... but now the roles have reversed. We are the champions," he said. Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna picked Jannik Sinner for the men's Wimbledon title and Elena Rybakina for the women's, sharing his admiration for the tournament's magic and his experiences playing alongside legends like Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic.