Harbhajan Singh advocated for Sanju Samson to be the next captain of the Indian T20I team after Rohit Sharma, emphasizing Samson’s inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad.
The Indian selectors face a tough task finalizing the 15-man squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup due to the plethora of talent showcased in the ongoing IPL 2024. With established stars and emerging talents catching the eye, the pressure is on Ajit Agarkar’s panel.
Spin legend Harbhajan Singh advised selecting Sanju Samson as the primary wicketkeeper-batter for the T20 World Cup, highlighting his leadership potential by suggesting him as the next T20I captain post-Rohit Sharma. Praising Yashasvi Jaiswal’s recent century, Harbhajan emphasized the permanence of class and the transient nature of form. He further asserted Samson’s rightful place in the Indian team, indicating no room for debate.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s knock is a proof of class is permanent . Form is temporary @ybj_19 and there shouldn’t be any debate about Keepar batsman . @IamSanjuSamson should walks in to the Indian team for T20 worldcup and also groomed as a next T20 captain for india after rohit . koi…
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 22, 2024
“Yashasvi Jaiswal’s knock is a proof of class is permanent. Form is temporary @ybj_19 and there shouldn’t be any debate about Keeper batsman. @IamSanjuSamson should walks in to the Indian team for T20 world cup and also groomed as a next T20 captain for India after Rohit. koi shak???” Harbhajan’s post on X read.
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In the ongoing IPL, Sanju Samson’s exceptional form at the no. 3 spot has yielded 314 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 152.43, including three half-centuries, the joint-most this season. His leadership has propelled Rajasthan Royals to a commanding position, with just one loss in eight matches.
With 14 points and a net run-rate of 0.698, RR leads the IPL standings, followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, both with 10 points from 7 matches and Chennai Super Kings with 8 points from 7 matches.
Last Updated on April 23, 2024
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