Sanju Samson: Sanju's father Samson Vishwanath started crying during an interview. His eyes filled with tears. But why? Why did Sanju Samson's father have tears in his eyes? The reason behind this is also related to Sanju Samson. The video that has surfaced in which Sanju Samson's father crying during the interview is before the semi-final against England and after the Super-8 match against West Indies, after winning which India got the semi-final ticket. Sanju Samson's unbeaten inning of 97 runs played a big role in India winning that match.

Why did Sanju Samson's father cry?

After Sanju Samson's innings against West Indies, his father gave an interview in which he was seen crying bitterly. The reason for father Samson Vishwanath's crying was his son's success. He was actually happy for his son. He said that on the day of the match against West Indies, he sat down to watch the match from the first ball and did not get up till the last ball. Father Samson Vishwanath said that he did not answer anyone's call. Just watched my son's game.

Sanju Samson's father breaks down in tears after his historic innings vs West Indies.

Sanju Samson's father said:

I stayed up yesterday morning from 6 o'clock till the last ball. I did not answer anyone's phone. Just ask God for this – save his honor and give him one more day.

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— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) March 5, 2026

Asked for something from God for the first time- Samson Vishwanath

Samson Vishwanath further said that he had asked for something from God for the first time. He told that he only asked God to save his honor and give him one day. While mentioning all these things in the interview, Samson Vishwanath burst into tears and that video clip went viral.

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