Sanju Samson has been named as Ishan Kishan’s replacement in the India D squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Kishan sustained a groin injury during the ongoing Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. This news comes after Suryakumar Yadav and Prasidh Krishna were also ruled out of the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to injuries.
India concluded its Zimbabwe tour with a convincing 42-run victory in the fifth and final T20I, securing a 4-1 series win. Sanju Samson’s well-crafted half-century and Mukesh Kumar’s disciplined bowling performance were instrumental in India’s triumph.
Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shivam Dube have joined the Indian team in Harare for the T20I series against Zimbabwe. The trio was initially withdrawn from the first two matches due to their involvement in the T20 World Cup in the West Indies. They will be available for selection from the third game onwards.
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Sanju Samson has been in stellar form this IPL season, shattering his previous bests and contributing significantly to the team’s dominant performance. With his outstanding batting, wicket-keeping, and leadership, Samson has earned a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad. This season, he has accumulated 485 runs in 12 matches at an impressive average of 67.29 and a strike rate of 163.54. Despite a brief setback against Chennai Super Kings, Samson is expected to bounce back and continue his impressive run. His form will undoubtedly influence Team India’s selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup, where he will compete with Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper-batter role.
Sanju Samson is in the form of his life. He is scoring big, he is scoring consistently, he is scoring under-pressure and he is scoring them at a fair clip! He can single-handedly win India matches from number 5 & 6. It will be India’s loss if he isn’t given a fair chance at the marquee event in June.
The DC vs RR match saw a controversial dismissal of Sanju Samson, which sparked a significant uproar on social media. The side angle showed Hope’s foot dangerously close to the boundary line, leading many to believe he touched the rope and should not have been ruled out. However, there was no conclusive evidence to prove the same. Kumar Sangakkara, the director of cricket at RR, expressed his disappointment with the dismissal, stating that it was a difficult decision for the third umpire to judge. He emphasized that the team respects the umpire’s decision but believes they should have seen the game home regardless. The dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match, as none of the RR batters could carry the momentum forward, leading to a 30-run defeat.
Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) hopes of qualifying for the playoffs suffered a setback after a 20-run defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. Despite a valiant effort from captain Sanju Samson, who scored 86 runs off 46 balls, RR fell short of the 222-run target set by DC. The victory keeps DC’s playoff hopes alive, as they move into fifth spot in the points table with 12 points. RR remain second, tied on points with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but with an inferior net run rate.
Delhi Capitals emerged victorious in a nail-biting encounter against Rajasthan Royals, but the game was marred by controversy surrounding Sanju Samson’s dismissal. Samson’s brilliant knock of 86 off 46 kept Rajasthan in the hunt, but he was controversially adjudged out following a catch near the boundary ropes. The decision left Samson and the Rajasthan camp in disbelief, while Delhi co-owner Parth Jindal expressed his disagreement from the stands. Despite Rovman Powell’s late cameo, Rajasthan fell short by 20 runs, handing Delhi a crucial win in their playoff push.
India has announced its squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup, and there are a few surprises.Rohit Sharma will lead the team, with Hardik Pandya as his deputy. Sanju Samson has beaten out KL Rahul and Dinesh Karthik to be the second wicketkeeper. Rishabh Pant will likely start behind the stumps, with Samson serving as a backup. Shubman Gill has missed out on a spot in the squad, with Yashasvi Jaiswal getting the nod as Rohit Sharma’s opening partner. Shivam Dube has been included in the squad ahead of Rinku Singh, while Yuzvendra Chahal returns to the team.
The BCCI announced India’s 15-man provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday, with Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal earning call-ups based on their impressive IPL performances. All-rounder Hardik Pandya was retained as vice-captain despite his recent struggles, while Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh were relegated to the reserves group.
