Cricketer Sanju Samson draws comparisons between figures in cricket and tennis, describing MS Dhoni as the “Roger Federer of cricket” and Virat Kohli as a player with a style similar to Carlos Alcaraz. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Samson attributes Dhoni’s match temperament to Federer-like calm and composure, saying Dhoni’s performances look effortless yet remain powerful. For Kohli, Samson focuses on an explosive dimension, comparing the intensity of Kohli’s game to Alcaraz, and also noting how Kohli’s earlier style resembled the kind of energy associated with Alcaraz’s approach. The comparisons are presented as Samson’s personal analogies rather than statistical claims. One outlet also includes Samson’s reflections on India’s World Cup-winning achievements and the standards set by those successes, while acknowledging Australia’s historical dominance before noting India’s current champion status. Overall, the coverage centers on Samson’s cross-sport descriptions of Dhoni and Kohli, emphasizing traits such as composure and explosive impact.