Sanju Samson, the right-handed batsman made a glorious comeback into the national side after a long gap of four years. The Indian cricketer who made his T20I debut in the year 2015 was finally given a chance to play for India.
Sanju Samson last played for India during the T20i series against Bangladesh T20Is in November 2015. Well, one doesn’t see a cricketer returning to international cricket after five years and hitting a huge six on the very first ball.
Yes, Sanju Samson landed the very first ball he played into the crowd and the whole stadium was overjoyed. The Indian skipper, Virat Kohli also couldn’t stop himself from jumping in joy after witnessing that shot.
Well, besides the thumping wins of the Indian cricket team, another thing that keeps us hooked to our televisions during the game are Virat Kohli’s reactions. He is one of the most expressive man on the ground. His expressions say it all. There isn’t one match when Virat Kohli doesn’t steal the limelight away with his funny expressions and create a stir on social media.
During the third T20i between India and Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli was at it again. He gave a priceless reaction after Sanju Samson smashed the first ball for a six.
The video of the same has been making rounds on the internet. Here, check out the video of the same:
https://twitter.com/Yadneshkene1/status/1215641910884225025
Here, check out the reactions of Twitterati on Sanju Samson’s six:
https://twitter.com/VKSobuj18/status/1215641933571248128
Pic 1 : When Samson hits 6 on 1st ball
Pic 2 : When he gets out on 2nd ball pic.twitter.com/1Em6HNQGOd— Rahul (@iamRahul66) January 10, 2020
Sanju Samson comeback to the Int’l Cricket with a Six. Big night for him. Virat Kohli is really happy..#INDvSL #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/UnOCTtynQi
— ?.?.?.? ? (@JitRo45) January 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/SharukhMSD_/status/1215641315997704194?s=20
Sanju Samson starts with a Six.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 10, 2020
Sanju Samson hits first ball six..
Rishabh Pant : pic.twitter.com/DjbAnBLZjj
— Subhasish ?? (@i_mPups) January 10, 2020
MEANWHILE : Start With SIX. ? Sanju Samson ?? Hahah.. tough to Rishabh Pant. ? #INDvsSL #Cricanandha
— Cricket Anand ? (@cricanandha) January 10, 2020
Sanju Samson hitting first ball six
Sanju Samson getting out on second ball #INDvsSL pic.twitter.com/XeBxPRv0zO
— Young Struggling Man (@1sInto2s) January 10, 2020
https://twitter.com/DhungelDE/status/1215642703259754496
However, Sanju Samson failed to make it big as he was dismissed on the second ball. Yes, you read that right. He smashed a six off the first ball and was dismissed on the second ball. The Indian cricket team set the target of 201 runs for the Sri Lankan cricket team.
