Overview

• Samson received the CEAT men's T20I batter award in Mumbai on October 7 after a prolific stretch opening the innings.
• He said he would accept any role for India, even batting at number 9 or bowling left‑arm spin, as he emphasized team needs.
• After Shubman Gill returned to the top in the Asia Cup, Samson shifted to the middle order and scored 132 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 124.52.
• His opener surge across the past year produced 417 runs at a strike rate of 183.70 with three centuries in 12 innings.
• He dedicated the award to his wife, Charu, and is next slated for India's five-match T20I series in Australia starting October 29.