Watch: Sanju Samson's 'Pehla Nasha' performance slams into Suryakumar Yadav’s savage Indian Idol burn

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson showcased a fun side of himself ahead of the five-match T20I series against England. Sanju Samson sang the popular Bollywood song "Pehla Nasha" during a session with assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, but his teammate Suryakumar Yadav decided to troll him.

Samson is well-known as one of Team India's top wicketkeeper-batters. He is the first-choice wicketkeeper and opening batter in T20Is, following his impressive performances in South Africa. The right-handed batter surpassed Rishabh Pant and Ishan Kishan in the shortest format for the wicketkeeper role.

Sanju Samson Sings Classic Hit; Suryakumar Yadav Trolls in Fun Moment

On Monday, January 20, Sanju Samson shared a video on social media of himself singing the popular Bollywood song "Pehla Nasha" with Abhishek Nayar. The duo showcased their singing talents ahead of the first T20I against England, which is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on January 22.

The moment was enjoyed by their teammates, especially Suryakumar Yadav. Samson shared the video on Instagram with the caption, "Nothing is impossible !!! Njan paadi 🤣🤣🤣 Mein Mumbai aa sakta hu?".

The phrase "Mein Mumbai aa sakta hu?" references the popular TV talent show Indian Idol, where successful contestants are invited to Mumbai for the main rounds after passing the auditions in their cities.

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Suryakumar Yadav humorously trolled Sanju Samson in the comments section of the video. "Aap Mumbai aa rahe hai lekin Chennai Rajkot Pune audition ke baad (You are coming to Mumbai but after auditions in Chennai, Rajkot and Pune),” Suryakumar was quick to react in the comments section.

Final T20I of the Series Scheduled for February 2 in Mumbai

The series will begin in Kolkata, followed by matches in Chennai (January 25), Rajkot (January 28), Pune (January 31), and the final game in Mumbai on February 2.

India and England have faced each other 24 times in T20I cricket, with India winning 13 of those encounters and England claiming 11 victories. The most recent match between the two teams was in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final, where India posted 171 runs.

Rohit Sharma (57) and Suryakumar Yadav (47) were the standout performers. In response, the England team was bowled out for just 103, losing by 68 runs. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel each took three wickets. India went on to win the final against South Africa, claiming their second T20 World Cup title.

Sanju Samson Omitted from India's ODI Squad

Sanju Samson was pulled out of Kerala's Ranji Trophy squad after being named in India's T20I squad. Samson may still have a chance to play in the knockout phase, as Kerala is currently placed second in the group, 18 points behind Haryana, the leaders.

Samson was also absent from Kerala's squad in the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy after skipping a three-day camp before the tournament. As a result, he was not considered for India's ODI squad against England or the Champions Trophy, despite scoring a century against South Africa in Paarl.

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