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- India wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson has said on a JioStar show that he has decided to step out of the constant competitive 'rat race' and simply enjoy playing cricket his own way.
- The 31-year-old, who felt he was not even in the probable 14-15 players after the 2024 T20 World Cup, says he will give his 100 percent to the team but on his own terms.
- He added that if he keeps playing well and the team needs him, things will follow naturally, but he remains grateful for what he has achieved.
- He also recalled fitness and lifestyle advice from Virat Kohli and said he backed his own game in the T20 World Cup semifinal against England despite reminders about his old record against Jofra Archer.
What to watch next
- Whether Samson's new mindset translates into form leading up to the 2026 T20 World Cup
- Whether selectors include him in the squad after he feared being outside the 14-15 probables
- How his role in the team evolves given his pledge to support it fully on his own terms
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