England Diary: Samson Draws the Cheers While Sooryavanshi Draws the Questions

Sooryavanshi and Samson batted together in the nets. (PC: RevSportz)

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Sanju Samson is one of the most popular players in the current Indian team. Popularly known as “Chetta”, he is a firm favourite among fans—and with good reason. Three match-winning innings in three games, followed by being named Player of the Tournament at the World Cup, have earned him admirers across the globe. After India’s practice session ended in Durham, Samson noticed a group of fans waiting and calling out his name. The 31-year-old happily obliged, walking over to greet the supporters who were standing on the other side of the closed gate. Even after a disappointing series against Ireland, Samson appeared to be in high spirits as he interacted with his fans.

The weather has been kind to the team since they landed in the UK. In Belfast, conditions were pleasant, allowing the players to enjoy their downtime. After arriving in Durham, the squad even went for a short stroll, and during training the weather caused them little trouble. In the new city, the team has enjoyed the pleasant conditions.

Shreyas Iyer attended the press conference, facing the media for the first time since the series defeat to Ireland. As expected, he was asked a host of questions. Most journalists in the press room were keen to hear his thoughts on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s potential debut. However, the India captain remained tight-lipped about the chances of the 15-year-old making his first appearance. Just as in Belfast, the British journalists were primarily interested in talking about Sooryavanshi. The same curiosity was evident during India’s training session, where the youngster continued to attract most of the attention.

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