Samson compares MS Dhoni to Federer, Kohli to Alcaraz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Sanju Samson, ahead of Wimbledon, likened MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his composure and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz for his explosive style. In a discussion on Indian cricket's rise, he reflected on recent World Cup victories and acknowledged Australia's historical dominance in the sport. Rohan Bopanna also shared his Wimbledon picks, naming Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina as favorites. Both cricketers and tennis players continue to find common ground in their competitive spirits as the sporting seasons progress.
- •Sanju Samson draws parallels between cricket and tennis icons.
- •He calls MS Dhoni the Federer of cricket and Kohli the Alcaraz.
- •Samson reflects on India's recent World Cup successes.
- •Rohan Bopanna shares his Wimbledon favorites ahead of the tournament.
- •Samson acknowledges the impact of past Australian dominance in cricket.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Sanju Samson names MS Dhoni cricket's Roger Federer, compares Virat Kohli to...
"Cricket star Sanju Samson drew parallels between cricketing legends and tennis icons, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his calm demeanor and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz for his explosive style. He also reflected on India's World Cup triumphs, highlighting their impact on setting high standards. Samson acknowledged Australia's past dominance but noted India's current champion status, while Rohan Bopanna shared his Wimbledon picks and cherished memories.
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