The Asia Cup 2025 saw India triumph over Pakistan, leading to widespread celebrations. Sanju Samson, reflecting on the match, drew parallels between his career and the distinguished career of Mohanlal. In a discussion with Sanjay Manjrekar, Samson shared his inspiration from the renowned actor. He noted Mohanlal’s long and successful career, emphasizing the recognition Mohanlal has received from the Indian government. Samson said, “See, there’s our actor, Mohanlal, who got a big award from the Indian government. He has been an actor for 20 years. I have been playing for India for 10 years. So, I can’t come in and say I want to do the ‘hero’ role every time. I can do the villain role, and I also do the Joker role for my country.” Post-match, Samson also spoke to ESPN about the high stakes of the India-Pakistan game and how he navigated the pressure. He said, “I really enjoyed the pressure actually. I have not played many India-Pakistan games, but today, I think the pressure was all over there. Three wickets down in the powerplay, so I just had to use my experience, calm the nerves down, and just watch the ball and react. That’s what I did, and it came off nicely. I think I had a really good partnership with Tilak, and really enjoyed playing the game today.” India encountered early challenges with the quick dismissals of key batsmen. Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson forged a partnership, with Samson scoring 24 before being dismissed. The innings continued with Shivam Dube joining Tilak Varma. The match intensified as India approached the target, with the final moments marked by crucial contributions from the players. With 24 runs needed from 14 balls, the tension mounted. Eventually, 16 runs needed from 11 balls. Shivam Dube hit a six, but was soon dismissed. Rinku Singh then came in, and ultimately, Tilak Varma’s six and Rinku Singh’s play secured the win for India.
Sanju Samson Compares Cricket Career to Mohanlal’s Acting Journey After Asia Cup 2025 Victory
