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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, put his Bengali skills on display during the second T20I against Bangladesh. India clashed against Bangladesh in the 2nd of the three-match T20I series on Wednesday, October 10, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The game saw India handing an 86-run defeat to their counterparts and clinching the series 2-0. During the game, Indian wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, from Kerala, shared a few encouraging words with Sanju Samson in Bengali, just before the fall of Hasan Miraz.
In the 11th over of the match, Riyan Parag was sent to bowl by the Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav. After delivering a strange No Ball, Parag was encouraged by his teammate, Sanju Samson, but in Bengali. Samson was heard saying ‘Khub Bhalo’ (Very Good), to Parag. Not only Sanju’s antics left commentator Sunil Gavaskar in splits, but also to everyone’s surprise led to Parag scalping the wicket of Mehidy Hasan Miraz on the next ball.
We made same mistakes, not a good thing as team: Najmul Hossain Shanto
After losing the Test series as well as T20I series, Bangladesh skipper opened up and said that the team made the same mistakes. He said, “I think we made the same mistakes (like the first game), not a good thing as a team. We need to improve. I think it was a good decision (to bowl). They batted well after the first 6-7 overs, we didn't execute our plans after that. Need to take responsibility as batsmen, we got to believe in ourselves. The way our bowlers bowled, they were impressive, but we couldn't take wickets in the middle overs like I said.”
On the other hand, Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was awarded Player of the Match, said, “Feels great to represent India, feel so proud about this moment. Grateful for everything. I should give credit to captain and coach. They gave me the licence to play fearless cricket. I took my time initially, but after that no-ball everything went in my favour. It feels great to play for the Indian team. I want to continue in this same way. Want to keep repeating such good performances.”
