MS Dhoni Likened to Federer, Kohli Compared to 23-Year-Old Tennis Sensation by Sanju Samson
- Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson compared MS Dhoni to Roger Federer and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz ahead of Wimbledon 2026, describing Dhoni as 'calm and composed' with effortless power.
- Speaking on JioStar, Samson and former India tennis player Rohan Bopanna reflected on Wimbledon's significance and India's 2025 World Cup triumphs, with Samson noting the women's victory inspired the men's team.
- Bopanna highlighted Wimbledon as 'a magical dream' where he played alongside tennis greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. 'Sharing locker rooms with them was better than a dream, actually,' Bopanna said.
- Predicting the upcoming tournament, Bopanna chose defending champion Jannik Sinner for the men's singles title and Elena Rybakika for the women's crown, calling the field 'so open.'
- Wimbledon 2026 runs from June 29 to July 12, featuring the world's finest tennis players competing for Grand Slam glory, with live coverage on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
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Wimbledon 2026: Dhoni-Federer, Kohli-Alcaraz: Samson's Intriguing Sporting Comparison
Ahead of Wimbledon 2026, in an interview, India's T20 World Cup star Sanju Samson drew a comparison between MS Dhoni and Roger Federer, while describing Virat Kohli as similar to the modern great Carlos Alcaraz
MS Dhoni is Roger Federer of cricket, Virat Kohli mirrors Carlos Alcaraz: Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson compared MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his calm, tactical brilliance and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz for his explosive, high-intensity style. Alcaraz, a two-time Wimbledon champion, is set to miss the 2026 edition due to fitness concerns
MS Dhoni likened to Federer, Kohli compared to 23-year-old tennis sensation by Sanju Samson
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has likened Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni to tennis icon Roger Federer and compared another former India captain, Virat Kohli, to the racquet sport's sensation, Carlos Alcaraz. His comparison songs came ahead of Wimbledon 2026, which kicks off on June 29. "The Roger Federer of cricket? It has to be MS Dhoni. He is very calm and composed in the way he goes about his business. When he performs, it looks effortl…
Times of India
The Economic TimesDhoni is cricket's Federer, Virat Kohli comparable to Alcaraz: Sanju Samson
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson drew fascinating parallels between cricket and tennis, comparing MS Dhoni to Roger Federer for his calm demeanor and Virat Kohli to Carlos Alcaraz for his explosive style. He also highlighted how the women's team's ODI World Cup victory inspired the men's T20 World Cup win. Former player Rohan Bopanna shared his Wimbledon predictions.
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