How Gambhir, Suryakumar's 'message' fired up Samson after consecutive ducks: 'Returned to Kerala thinking 'kya hoga..."

Sanju Samson had one last chance to prolong his India career, if not cement his place, at least as a back-up. With most of the Indian regulars rested amid a Test-heavy calendar year, Samson was offered a fresh role of opening the batting in the T20I series against Bangladesh, which was more an audition for fringe players as head coach Gautam Gambhir looked to keep options ready, not just for the T20 World Cup two years later, but also for the Champions Trophy next year.