Samson Comforts Sooryavanshi After Net Snub Goes Viral

A video clip from India’s T20 practice session in Manchester has caught the attention of cricket fans online, showing a quiet but touching moment between two squad members of very different generations. The footage centers on veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson stepping in to support young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during an active training drill.

Fans Spot Sooryavanshi Standing Apart During Drills

The clip, first shared by a fan account on X, quickly picked up thousands of views as viewers dissected the body language on display. According to the account that posted it, Sooryavanshi appeared to have been left out of the batting rotation and was seen standing alone at the edge of the practice area, seemingly disappointed at not getting his turn in the nets.

Samson Steps In To Offer Support

Soon after, the footage shows Samson noticing the teenager’s mood and walking across the ground to check on him, offering a few words that appeared to lift his spirits. The gesture has been read by many fans as a sign of the senior player’s mentorship role within the squad, especially given the age gap between the two cricketers and Sooryavanshi’s rapid rise into the senior team setup.

The moment comes amid an already busy news cycle around the young batter, who has drawn attention both for his performances and off-field appearances, including a separate light-hearted video with teammates Abhishek Sharma and Axar Patel. Together, the clips paint a picture of a dressing room that has embraced Sooryavanshi even as questions continue about his place in the XI alongside senior players like Samson.