Ahead of Wimbledon 2026, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson drew comparisons between cricket and tennis players. In a conversation with JioStar, he said that if any player in cricket can be compared to Roger Federer, it is former Indian captain MS Dhoni. He also compared Virat Kohli to tennis star Carlos Alcaraz. Samson also recalled the Indian women’s team’s ODI World Cup title in 2025. He said that the entire country was watching the final and that victory gave Indian cricket a new direction. Samson also shared his views on playing against Australia. He said, “When we were growing up, Australia won almost every World Cup. That’s why we have a lot of respect for them. But now the situation has changed. We are champions and we compete with that mindset. So, there is respect against Australia, but no fear.” Dhoni has Federer-like patience, Alcaraz explosive like Kohli Speaking on JioStar, Samson said, “The Roger Federer of cricket? It has to be MS Dhoni. He is very calm and composed in the way he goes about his business. When he performs, it looks effortless yet very powerful.” “Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, is very explosive, much like how Virat Bhai started. Maybe Virat Kohli can be compared to Alcaraz. He is very aggressive and full of power and explosiveness,” he added. Women’s World Cup win boosted confidence Samson said on India’s World Cup win in 2025, “We were all watching the final. My family and people across the country were sitting in front of the TV. It was a very special moment for the entire country. We always believed that we could win the World Cup, but the destination still seemed far away. In the November 2025 final, India defeated South Africa.” Bopanna named Sinner and Rybakina as contenders Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna was also present with Sanju. He also named current champion Jannik Sinner as the biggest contender for the title in the men’s Wimbledon 2026, while expressing confidence in Elena Rybakina in women’s singles. Wimbledon 2026 will be held from June 29 to July 12. South Africa defeated India by 6 wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup. South Africa achieved the target of 159 runs. This was the third-highest run-chase in T20 World Cup history and South Africa’s biggest. Post navigation ICC launches return-to-play post-pregnancy rules for female cricketers:’No player should’ve to choose between motherhood and cricket,’ says Jay Shah
