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Samson Calls MS Dhoni Cricket's Roger Federer and Compares Kohli to Alcaraz

Made during a JioStar Wimbledon promotion on Monday, the remarks spotlight Samson's rise after he was named T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.

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MS Dhoni is Roger Federer of Cricket, Virat Kohli mirrors Carlos Alcaraz: Sanju Samson. Courtesy: PTI/Reuters
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Virat Kohli shares a light moment with MS Dhoni | Image: ANI

Overview

  • Sanju Samson told JioStar on Monday that MS Dhoni is the 'Roger Federer of cricket' because of Dhoni's calm, composed and seemingly effortless style of play.
  • Samson also likened Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz, describing Kohli's batting as aggressive, explosive and full of power.
  • The comments come as Samson's profile has surged after he scored 321 runs in five matches and won Player of the Tournament in the 2026 ICC men's T20 World Cup.
  • MS Dhoni missed the entire IPL 2026 season after a calf injury followed by a thumb problem, leaving his near-term playing plans unresolved.
  • Samson is due to rejoin India for a two-match T20I series in Belfast starting June 26 and his tennis comparisons were made against the backdrop of Carlos Alcaraz being ruled out of Wimbledon 2026 with a wrist injury.