NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson's puzzle continues in Indian cricket, as the wicketkeeper-batter has yet to find a consistent batting position after being replaced by Shubman Gill at the top of the order. Undeterred by the change, Samson emphasises the importance of versatility and flexibility in achieving success.

Samson revealed that he draws inspiration from legendary actor Mohanlal to adapt to different roles in his profession while speaking to Sanjay Manjrekar ahead of India's second Super 4 match against Bangladesh in Dubai on Wednesday.

Sanjay Manjrekar: Enough of the easy questions. One final question. You have got three T20I hundreds, all three of them coming in the opening spot. That's it.

Samson: I thought it was a question.

Manjrekar: Which is the position you're most comfortable at?

Samson: Yeah, recently, our Lalettan - Mohanlal, the cinema actor from Kerala, he got a very big award from the country. He has been acting over the last 30-40 years. I have also been playing for my country for the last 10 years. So, I can't say I can only do a hero role. I need to be a villain, I need to be a joker. I need to play around. I can't say that I have scored runs as an opener and I am really good at top 3. let me try this also. Why can't I be a good villain?

"Sanju Mohanlal Samson," he joked.

Samson's comments, which are now going viral on social media, came just a day after Mohanlal was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, India's highest cinematic accolade.