Sanju Samson playfully mocked by Suryakumar Yadav for Indian Idol reference during ‘Pahla Nasha' singing session
Samson delighted the rest of the Indian cricketers by singing Pahla Nasha from Amir Kh...
Samson delighted the rest of the Indian cricketers by singing "Pahla Nasha" from Amir Khan's 1992 blockbuster "Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar" during a team bonding exercise before the first T20I against England in Kolkata. The talented batsman was joined by former India all-rounder and current assistant coach Abhishek Nayar as they went into full flow with their impromptu performance. The camaraderie and energy brought by the duo added a fun touch to the preparations for the upcoming five-match T20I series.
Samson shared the video on Instagram "Nothing is impossible !!! Njan paadi Mein Mumbai aa sakta hu?". The "Main Mumbai aa sakta hu?" was a reference to a popular television talent hunt Indian Idol, where the singers are asked to "come to Mumbai" for the main rounds after they clear the audition rounds in their respective cities.
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Samson's singing and especially his innovative caption caught the eye of India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Surya decided to troll his teammate by saying, "Aap Mumbai aa rahe hai lekin Chennai Rajkot Pune audition ke baad (You are coming to Mumbai but after auditions in Chennai, Rajkot and Pune).
Surya's witty response was a reference to India's schedule for the five T20Is against England. The series opener will be played in England on January 22. Then, the teams will travel to Chennai (2nd T20I, Rajkot (3rd T20I, Pune (4th T20I), and Mumbai for the fifth and final T20I of the series on February 2.
Samson, who was pulled out of Kerala's Ranji Trophy squad after being named in India's T20I squad, has a chance to play for Kerala in the knockout phase. The state team is currently placed second in the group, 18 points behind leaders Haryana (20 points).
Samson was also not selected to play for Kerala in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy after he skipped a three-day camp preceding the tournament.
It also played a part in Samson not getting considered to India’s ODI squad against England and for the Champions Trophy, despite making a hundred against South Africa at Paarl late last year.
Sachin Baby will lead Kerala, while middle-order batter Vishnu Vinod, who was dropped after the second match, has been included in the 15-member squad.
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