Indian cricketer Sanju Samson recently shared a heartwarming moment on social media with England’s captain, Jos Buttler. The two players were seen exchanging jerseys after the conclusion of the five-match T20I series, which ended with a thrilling final game at the Wankhede Stadium.
The match saw a spectacular performance from the Indian team, with Abhishek Sharma stealing the show with a remarkable 135 off 54 balls. His explosive innings included seven fours and 13 sixes, setting a new record for the highest individual score by an Indian in T20Is. The hosts posted a formidable total of 247/9 in their 20 overs.
In response, England faltered in their chase as India’s bowlers dominated, restricting the visitors to just 97 runs in 10.3 overs. The massive 150-run victory secured a 4-1 series win for the Men in Blue.
Following the game, Samson took to Instagram to share a photo with Buttler, captioning it, “My brother from England, Josettan.” The camaraderie between the two players was evident, as they have previously played together for the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Despite the series win, both Samson and Buttler had mixed fortunes with the bat. Samson struggled to find form, managing only 51 runs in five innings at an average of 10.20. Buttler, on the other hand, started strong with a quickfire 68 in the first match but tapered off in the remaining games, finishing with 146 runs at an average of 29.20.
Looking ahead, Samson will continue to lead the Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming IPL season, while Buttler will represent the Gujarat Titans.
The bond between Samson and Buttler extends beyond the cricket field, as evidenced by their jersey exchange and mutual respect for each other’s talents. Fans can look forward to more exciting matchups between these two dynamic players in the future.
