Ahead of the T20 World Cup in the Americas, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has thrown his weight behind Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson. India are expected to announce their 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup later this week and Tharoor has re-iterated his support for Samson, who according to him should be picked by the selectors. This isn’t the first time that Tharoor has openly came out in support of Samson over the lack of opportunities given to him by the Indian selectors.
Tharoor once again re-iterated that Samson doesn’t get enough backing of the selectors, expressing his displeasure regarding the lack of attention regarding the wicketkeeper.
“Delighted to agree with my fellow MP Harbhajan Singh on both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. Have been arguing for years that Sanju has not had the selectoral breaks he deserved. Now he is the leading Keeper-batsman in the IPL but is still not discussed when the team is debated. Justice for Sanju!,” Tharoor wrote while resharing a tweet from former India spinner Harbhajan, who also batted for Samson’s selection.
Delighted to agree with my fellow MP @harbhajan_singh on both @ybj_19 and @IamSanjuSamson ! Have been arguing for years that Sanju has not had the selectoral breaks he deserved. Now he is the leading Keeper-batsman in the @IPL but is still not discussed when the team is debated…. https://t.co/ZaqVHMIpTT
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 24, 2024
There has been a lot of discussion regarding India’s wicketkeeper for the tournament with the likes of Rishabh Pant, Samson, KL Rahul and Dinesh Karthik in the mix.
However, judging by his recent form, Samson fits the bill. He has scored 314 runs at 62.80 in just eight matches so far in IPL 2024. His scores read 82*, 15, 12, 69, 68, 18, 12 and an unbeaten 38.
He only needs 48 runs to equal his tally from last season (362) with six games left to play in the group phase. RR are currently top in the standing with 12 points from a possible 16 and could seal their spot in the playoffs if they win their next two matches.
India’s probable squad and travelling reserves:
Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravi Bishnoi, Jasprit Bumrah, Md. Siraj, Arshdeep Singh & Avesh Khan
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