Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson swaps cricket bats with football boots. Video Takes Internet By Storm
Fresh from scoring his maiden ODI century, the wicketkeeper-batter of team India, Sanju Samson, was seen playing football during a local tournament in Kerala. Earlier this month, Samson scored his first hundred for India in the third and final ODI against South Africa at Boland Park in Paarl, helping India win the series by a 2-1 margin. Samson is currently not part of the Indian team for the ongoing Test series against the Proteas. He is enjoying his time away from the sport by playing football at a local tournament in Kerala.
In a viral video, Samson was seen showcasing his on-the-ball dribbling skills for Trivandrum in a local sevens tournament.
Watch the video here.
In the past, Samson has often spoken about his love for football. The India wicketkeeper-batter had revealed that his father was a footballer and played for the Delhi Police Football Team. In the third ODI against South Africa, Samson made 108 off 114 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes, as India posted a total of 296/8 after being invited to bat.