Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals have emerged as the dominant force in the IPL, securing a convincing 9-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday. Opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal played a stellar innings, scoring an impressive 104 off 60 balls, driving the momentum for the Royals. Sanju Samson’s crucial 38-run knock further solidified their chase to a total of 180 runs.
The ongoing IPL season has been widely regarded as a crucial opportunity for Indian players to showcase their potential and stake their claim for a spot in the World Cup squad that will compete in the USA and West Indies from June 2. As the tournament progresses, speculation intensifies regarding the selection of the specialist wicketkeeper-batter for the squad, with names such as Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, and Dinesh Karthik being considered as contenders.
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has vocalized his support for Sanju Samson not only to be included in the T20 World Cup squad but also to lead the Indian team in the T20 format, succeeding Rohit Sharma. Harbhajan emphasized the significance of Samson’s inclusion, stating that his performance is a clear indication of his enduring class. He further asserted that there should be no debate regarding the wicketkeeper-batsman position and that Samson deserves to be in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Samson has proven his capabilities as a captain, leading the Rajasthan Royals to their second final in 2022. With a formidable record as an IPL captain, having secured victories in 29 out of the 53 matches he has led the Royals, Samson has cemented his place as a force to be reckoned with.
