Gautam Gambhir's candid perspective on Sanju Samson's redemption: ‘It wasn't about me, it was all about…'

Samson showcased his immense talent by scoring a 40-ball century against Bangladesh in the final T20I, and he carried that momentum into the South Africa tour where he struck another magnificent ton.

Gambhir refused to take credit for Samson's redemption and said it was just about giving him the right number.

“Not at all; I think it’s nothing to do with me. I think it’s his ability. It was all about giving him the right number and backing him. I think ultimately it’s his hard work. What he is doing for Indian cricket is just the start; it’s not the end. Hopefully he can continue taking this form forward," Gambhir said about Samson during India’s pre-departure press conference in Mumbai.

In the first T20I against South Africa, Samson played a 107-run knock from 50 balls at a strike rate of 214.00 against the Proteas in Durban. He smashed seven fours and 10 sixes during his time at the crease. He stood tall when the other players kept losing wickets from the other end.

Meanwhile, Gambhir asserted that the recent performance of young players is a good sign for Indian cricket.

“For me, I think the good sign is that some of the young players are really coming through, which is always healthy and good for Indian cricket," he added.

Meanwhile, Tristan Stubbs scored a patient 47 not out off 41 balls as South Africa beat India by three wickets in the second Twenty20 on Sunday to level the four-match series 1-1.

India won the first T20 in Durban by 61 runs. The third game will be played in Centurion on Wednesday.