“Good things happen to good people who wait” - Suryakumar Yadav on Sanju Samson’s match-winning knock against West Indies

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav has hailed the Indian keeper-batter Sanju Samson, stating that his hard work and patience have finally paid off after the latter spent a long time on the bench.

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Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Suryakumar was happy that all his teammates showed character in the virtual quarter-final clash against the Caribbeans, as the hosts advanced to the semi-final.

"Obviously, it's a great feeling. The way we played, it was a do-or-die game, and the boys showed character. See, I always say good things happen to good people who wait. Who has a lot of patience. All his hard work, what he has been doing behind the doors when he hasn't been playing, he has got the fruits for it at the perfect stage," Suryakumar Yadav said after the match.

Delving into the details of the match, the West Indies were tasked to bat first after losing the toss as they posted a whopping total of 195/4 in 20 overs, courtesy of Roston Chase's 40, Rovman Powell's 34*, and Jason Holder's 37*.

In response, India finished off the game in 19.2 overs with five wickets in hand. Sanju Samson was the wrecker-in-chief with a 97-run unbeaten knock off 50 balls with 12 fours and four sixes as they advanced to the semi-final.

"I feel everyone bowled according to plans. We knew 200 is always a good score to chase here with the dew and the ball coming on nicely. And the way the batters responded later on with small partnerships, that was the key,” he added.

“Very happy to be in the semis. The way we played in the first game, we deserve that spot. Expectations will always be there, but you should always know what you have to do on the field. I told the boys that there will be pressure and expectations of a lot of people, but in games like this, you have to be courageous and take positive options whenever under pressure. When there's no pressure, there is no fun. There is pressure, there are butterflies in the stomach, but it's about how you understand that and how you take it," he concluded.

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