Sanju Samson’s Comeback Story Explained by Morne Morkel | IND vs ENG Semi Final | T20 World Cup 2026 скачать в хорошем качестве

Sanju Samson’s Comeback Story Explained by Morne Morkel | IND vs ENG Semi Final | T20 World Cup 2026

Reporter:] What's your reading about this pitch which looks pretty green at the moment? And do you expect it to remain the same? [Morne Morkel:] Like I said, I probably have a better indication in terms of what the surface is going to play like tomorrow. At the moment, because of the heat, they have given it a little bit of water. So it's quite soft, so it's quite hard to get a proper, 100% accurate read on it. But are we expecting it to be a good wicket, high scoring game? We're preparing ourselves for tough conditions and then from there we will assess. But yeah, so I think if you go in with a mindset that it's going to be a high scoring game and we need to be up at the standard. I'd say that's a good place to be at. [Reporter:] Of course you have played a lot of cricket here at this venue and seen the other teams play and India play here. What are the real challenges which come along when you play at a venue like Wankhede? Dew, the sea breeze, the pitch offering assistance to batters, a high scoring venue. So what are the challenges like and how do you prepare your matchups and tactical calls, venue specific wise? So what are those conversations like when you prepare for a game at a venue like Wankhede? [Morne Morkel:] Look, I think the dew is always a big concern. But that's again something you can't control the toss. I think here at Wankhede there's always that extra bit of bounce. Guys can trust the bounce and it through the line. But in saying that, that can also, as a bowler, bring you into the game. I just felt or feel that the margins here is a lot smaller, the ball travels. It's quite a small ground. So, yeah, you just need to be really fighting that over, stay in the moment and compete every ball because like I said, a batters strength can also be his weakness on the surface. So it's sometimes not to go too defensive and keep on attacking, because opportunities can come. [Reporter:] Coach, Indian team was struggling with two left-handers in the opening, and then Sanju came in Chennai, and in Kolkata, we saw what he did. What was the conversation with Sanju Samson before that game? How did you guys give him confidence? And second part is, how important will be the toss in this game? [Morne Morkel:] Yeah, I mean, toss will be obviously if there's a dew, that will be important. Coming back to Sanju, quality player. I don't think there was a lot of... I say I don't think, but there was not a lot of conversation. He's a guy that always works hard at the nets. And yeah, I think just that sort of opportunity he got given, he showed his class and his experience, he got the opportunity and as a guy that's played a lot of games, he stepped up in a crucial game. From a coaching or from a mentor sort of side, it was just about giving him the backing. Although he sort of lost his place in the team, for him it is always to make sure he gets the quality work in because you never know in a tournament that situation like we found ourselves can always be there. So credit to him for not losing that hope, keep on working hard, keep on grooving on his strengths and then taking the opportunity. I think in professional sports it's all about staying ready so you don't have to get yourself ready, I can say that. And yeah, credit to him for keeping him calm and fighting through that tough little period and putting in a solid performance for India. [Reporter:] Coach, what is your assessment in terms of confidence with Abhishek Sharma? He's trying to kind of alter his approach in the middle. Earlier he would go very aggressive at the start. Now he's trying to kind of hold back a little and then look to attack. And at the same time he's kind of dropped catches as well. So is it really a case of some sort of loss in confidence? [Morne Morkel:] No, I think just sometimes this game can be hard on you, cruel on you. Similar situation that Sanju found himself in, that in your career you're going to find moments like this. This is good growth for him, it's good learning for him. For a young guy finding his feet in international cricket, this will only help him down the line and for Indian cricket. But coming back to his form, Abhishek, his way of playing is one or two shots that can find him that rhythm, that can give him that confidence back. And that for me is a pleasing sign. He's not a guy that worries too much about technique. Normally those sort of players take a lot more time to get into confidence. So like I said, it's a fresh page for him tomorrow, opportunity to go and do well. Scored 100-here against England not so long ago. So for him, it's just tapping into those little videos and looking at his feel-good moments and building a blueprint and knowing he's starting on zero tomorrow. It's a new opportunity for him and for him to make a play. #mornemorkel #sanjusamson #suryakumaryadav #indvseng #t20worldcup2026