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The recent South Africa T20I series witnessed a display of power hitting by Indian batsman Sanju Samson, leaving former Pakistan international Ahmad Shahzad in awe. Samson's back-to-back centuries sparked a wave of praise from Shahzad, who expressed his astonishment on his YouTube channel, wondering if he was “watching agape wide awake or dreaming in his sleep.”
Shahzad lavished praise on Samson's aggressive batting approach, highlighting his ability to clear the boundaries with ease. He described Samson's performance as a whirlwind, using a colorful analogy of a 'dhobi' (washerman) vigorously beating clothes. He remarked, “Sanju hit sixes all over the park… From the second over itself…after Jansen bowled the first and when SA got in spinners… That shot over mid-off hit on the backfoot off Markram.. it set the tone immediately. It’s not an easy shot but it showed what he will do. Aaj toh dhobi banaa tha Samson phir se… Wo jo unki achhi traditional dhoti hai na, usko marod ke usse dhas dhas dhas peeta South Africa ko,” highlighting Samson's dominance and comparing him to a 'dhobi' who's relentlessly 'whipping' South Africa with his powerful strokes.
Shahzad's comments vividly capture the impact of Samson's performances. His use of vivid imagery and exaggerated language underlines the sheer force and effectiveness of Samson's batting. The comparison to a 'dhobi' not only emphasizes Samson's aggressive style but also the relentless pressure he put on the South African bowlers.