Not Sanju Samson or Ishan Kishan: Sunil Gavaskar names his wicketkeeper pick for India's T20 World Cup squad
1 year ago

Not Sanju Samson or Ishan Kishan: Sunil Gavaskar names his wicketkeeper pick for India's T20 World Cup squad

India TV News  

With less than five months remaining for the T20 World Cup, every match will be played, every selection will be done and taken in context with the tournament. Since he has been out of action for more than a year now, Team India have tried the likes of Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper batter in T20Is with KL Rahul not being in the scheme of things for the shortest format after a poor T20 World Cup. Despite all of this, Indian great Sunil Gavaskar considers Rishabh Pant as a sure-shot entry, if he is fit and if not, then KL Rahul. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, "I see him as a wicketkeeper as well but I will say one thing before that - if Rishabh Pant is fit on even one leg, he should come in the team because he is a game-changer in every format.

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KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch
1 week, 1 day ago

KL Rahul back as opener but will Rishabh Pant retain his spot? India’s likely XI as selection drama reaches fever pitch

Hindustan Times  

Australia have been the more confident side in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, announcing each of playing XIs one day before the matches. India's KL Rahul, left, and Rishabh Pant run between the wickets to score during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Gabba India's selection dilemmas. The biggest head-scratcher for …

Rewind 2024: From Rishabh Pant to Manu Bhaker, a look at biggest sporting comebacks
3 weeks ago

Rewind 2024: From Rishabh Pant to Manu Bhaker, a look at biggest sporting comebacks

Firstpost  

The year 2024 witnessed some remarkable sporting comebacks that inspired fans worldwide. From Rishabh Pant’s inspiring return to cricket after a horrific car accident to Manu Bhaker’s redemption in shooting, we take a look at some of the biggest comebacks on the sporting arena that we have witnessed in 2024. India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was a perfect example of that, …

IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹2.4 crores
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹2.4 crores

Hindustan Times  

Jeddah, : Indian batter Manish Pandey had a homecoming as he was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹75 lakhs, while all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was bought by Lucknow Super Giants and pacer Ishant Sharma was picked by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh. IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹ 2.4 crores Pandey, …

Next Dhoni: Shashi Tharoor brings out old Sanju Samson tweet after T20I heroics
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Next Dhoni: Shashi Tharoor brings out old Sanju Samson tweet after T20I heroics

India Today  

Shashi Tharoor has reminded every one of his old tweet about Sanju Samson where he had dubbed the Kerala wicketkeeper as the next MS Dhoni. Samson continued his fine run of form in T20Is with another hundred in the final match of the series against South Africa at the Wanderers in Johannesburg on November 15, Friday. "Look out for at …

Wasim Jaffer's GIF best among uncountable memes to describe Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's mayhem
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Wasim Jaffer's GIF best among uncountable memes to describe Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's mayhem

Hindustan Times  

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma made mockery of South Africa bowling as Team India hammered more than 280 runs in the fourth and final T20I against South Africa at the Wanderers, Johannesburg. Owing to Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma's heroics with the bat, India registered the third-fastest 200 in a T20I match. Memes galore as Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma hammer …

Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Shaheen Afridi back as No.1 ODI bowler; Sanju Samson rises in T20I rankings

Hindustan Times  

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi returned to number one in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a vital role in his team’s impressive 2-1 series victory over Australia, a first in the country since 2002. West Indies captain, Shai Hope returned to the top 10 of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings after 18 months, following his side’s own …

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanju Samson goes past Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's T20I rankings with century in Durban

India TV News  

Sanju Samson has found a new lease of life in T20Is while opening the innings. Samson smashed 107 runs off just 50 balls with seven fours and 10 sixes to his name and despite bagging a duck in the next game, he has taken a big jump in the latest ICC T20I rankings. In the process, he has also gone …

Sanju Samson’s birthday: 3 times the Kerala cricketer proved his worth for Team India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sanju Samson’s birthday: 3 times the Kerala cricketer proved his worth for Team India

Live Mint  

Sanju Samson turns 30 on November 11, 2024. On Sanju Samson’s birthday, let’s take a look at his stats and pick 3 of his best performances from Team India. October 21, 2023 In the 3rd ODI against South Africa at Paarl, Sanju Samson scored a remarkable 108 runs from 114 balls, helping India set a target of 296/8 in 50 …

Sanju Samson breaks unwanted India record, surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after duck in 2nd T20I
2 months ago

Sanju Samson breaks unwanted India record, surpasses Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after duck in 2nd T20I

India TV News  

Sanju Samson recently etched his name into the history books when he became the first-ever Indian to hit centuries in back-to-back T20I innings. Meanwhile, the wicketkeeper batter has now shattered an unwanted record for India after bagging a duck in the second T20I against South Africa. India were asked to bat first by South Africa after Aiden Markram called right …

Sanju Samson breaks multiple records, surpasses Rohit's 9-year-old feat, Check out
2 months ago

Sanju Samson breaks multiple records, surpasses Rohit's 9-year-old feat, Check out

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian wicket keeper batter Sanju Samson had on Friday entered a list of records with his brilliant innings of 107 in the first T20I against South Africa at the Kingsmead stadium in Durban. Samson also became the fourth only Indian player after Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina and Suryakumar Yadav to score a T20I century against South Africa and only second …

Sanju Samson's late night post after record century against South Africa amazes Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan
2 months ago

Sanju Samson's late night post after record century against South Africa amazes Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Sarfaraz Khan

Hindustan Times  

India began their four-match T20I series vs South Africa in a dominating note, thrashing the hosts by 61 runs in Durban. In the first innings, India posted 202/8 in 20 overs, courtesy of a sizzling ton from opener Sanju Samson. Cricketers hail Sanju Samson After the match, Samson posted a photo of him on Instagram, where he could be seen …

Ready to make full utilisation of my form: Sanju Samson after Durban 100
2 months ago

Ready to make full utilisation of my form: Sanju Samson after Durban 100

India Today  

After India’s commanding 61-run win over South Africa in the first T20I in Durban on November 8, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson emphasized his commitment to making the most of his current red-hot form. Samson, who became the first Indian batter to score back-to-back T20I hundreds, achieved a record-breaking 107 off 50 balls in Durban, following his 111-run knock against Bangladesh in …

Sanju Samson 2024. Rohit Sharma 2013: Has Suryakumar Yadav done an MS Dhoni?
2 months ago

Sanju Samson 2024. Rohit Sharma 2013: Has Suryakumar Yadav done an MS Dhoni?

India Today  

Sanju Samson’s career is beginning to mirror the early days of Rohit Sharma’s in many ways. However, just as MS Dhoni’s intervention in 2013 transformed Rohit’s career, there are signs that a similar shift may be occurring for Samson in 2024. Ahead of the Bangladesh series, Samson was given clear communication that he would open the batting for three consecutive …

Deccan to Durban: Sanju Samson becomes 1st Indian to hit back-to-back T20I hundreds
2 months ago

Deccan to Durban: Sanju Samson becomes 1st Indian to hit back-to-back T20I hundreds

India Today  

Sanju Samson had to wait nine years after making his debut for his maiden hundred in the T20I format. Samson became the first Indian batter and only the fourth in the world to hit hundreds in back-to-back T20I matches. Sanju Samson joined his captain, Suryakumar, his former captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul in an elite list of Indian batters …

Sanju Samson creates history, becomes first Indian with centuries in back-to-back T20I innings
2 months ago

Sanju Samson creates history, becomes first Indian with centuries in back-to-back T20I innings

India TV News  

Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson has etched his name into the history books during the India vs South Africa 1st T20I in Durban on Friday, November 8. He is just the fourth player in the world with centuries in consecutive T20I innings after England's Phil Salt, South Africa's Rilee Rossouw and France's Gustav Mckeon. India were asked to bat first …

IND VS BAN: Suryakumar Yadav scores record 2,500 runs in T20Is
2 months, 4 weeks ago

IND VS BAN: Suryakumar Yadav scores record 2,500 runs in T20Is

Live Mint  

IND VS BAN 3rd T20I: India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored a record 2,500 runs in T20Is on Friday. The right-handed batter achieved the milestone in his 71st innings during India vs Bangladesh third and final T20I against Najmul Hossain Shanto’s Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. After winning the toss, Suryakumar Yadav said, "We would like to …

Samson to Open T20I Series Against Bangladesh: India's Captain Gives Boost
3 months ago

Samson to Open T20I Series Against Bangladesh: India's Captain Gives Boost

India Today  

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav confirms Sanju Samson's new role for the T20I series against Bangladesh. Samson will open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma, marking a rare occurrence for the talented wicketkeeper-batter. This opportunity presents a crucial chance for Samson to solidify his position in the T20I squad, with the next T20 World Cup still two years away.

KL Rahul left stunned, looks at Gautam Gambhir in awe after Shubman Gill's thunderous pull shot during 1st Test
3 months, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul left stunned, looks at Gautam Gambhir in awe after Shubman Gill's thunderous pull shot during 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Shubman Gill did endure a failure in the first innings of the opening Test against Bangladesh but showed a significantly calmer approach as he walked out to bat on Day 3. The opener provided India with much-needed stability after an early top-order failure against Bangladesh; despite the setbacks of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who both fell cheaply to Bangladesh’s …

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rishabh Pant ahead of Jurel, T20 WC hero to sit out as India's playing XI for 1st Bangladesh Test revealed: Report

Hindustan Times  

India are all to begin their long Test season, comprising 10 matches, which will eventually end with the Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, on Thursday. Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma with teammate Ravindra Jadeja during a training session ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 Heading into the match, …

BCCI reveals reason behind Ishan Kishan's absence, confirms Surya, Prasidh's injuries and names revised Duleep squads
4 months ago

BCCI reveals reason behind Ishan Kishan's absence, confirms Surya, Prasidh's injuries and names revised Duleep squads

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Wednesday ruled out Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Prasidh Krishna from the opening round of the 2024 Duleep Trophy, which will begin on Thursday in Bengaluru and Anantapur. "Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to a groin injury sustained during …

Sanju Samson replaces injured Ishan Kishan in Duleep Trophy 2024 first-round match
4 months ago

Sanju Samson replaces injured Ishan Kishan in Duleep Trophy 2024 first-round match

India TV News  

The star Indian cricketer Sanju Samson replaced the injured Ishan Kishan in the India D team for the Duleep Trophy 2024 on Wednesday, September 4. "Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to a groin injury sustained during the ongoing All-India Buchi Babu Tournament," a BCCI statement said. The BCCI …

Will Sanju Samson or Shivam Dube get a look in by Gambhir, Suryakumar? Check India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I likely XIs
5 months, 1 week ago

Will Sanju Samson or Shivam Dube get a look in by Gambhir, Suryakumar? Check India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I likely XIs

Hindustan Times  

India began the new Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar Yadav era with a convincing 43-run win over Sri Lanka in the first T20I. Pallekele: Indian player Shivam Dube during a practice session at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, in Pallekele India produced an emphatic show with the bat and smashed 213/7 after Charith Asalanka asked them to bat first. From 149 for 2, …

Gambhir-Surya era begins with Pant vs Samson; Gill, Jaiswal top Rohit, Kohli: India's likely XI vs Sri Lanka in 1st T20I
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir-Surya era begins with Pant vs Samson; Gill, Jaiswal top Rohit, Kohli: India's likely XI vs Sri Lanka in 1st T20I

Hindustan Times  

India face Sri Lanka in the first T20I of their upcoming three-match series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Friday. The series will also mark the beginning of Suryakumar Yadav's tenure as T20I captain, having replaced Rohit Sharma, who retired from T20Is. This will also be India's first white-ball bilateral tour of Sri Lanka since 2021. India's …

Gambhir's first headache: Pant or Samson for the T20I series
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir's first headache: Pant or Samson for the T20I series

New Indian Express  

COLOMBO: New India head coach Gautam Gambhir will have the onerous task of choosing between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson during the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting from Saturday. While most of the key stars of the T20 World Cup winning side sans the retiring duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are in the Island nation, the …

Uthappa tries on Gambhir, Rohit's shoes to settle KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant debate: 'With this new leadership group...'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Uthappa tries on Gambhir, Rohit's shoes to settle KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant debate: 'With this new leadership group...'

Hindustan Times  

Team India will shift back their focus to the 50-over format in the coming months to get ready for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Pant returned to the Indian team in the 2024 T20 World Cup after a gap of about 15 months; he missed the ODI WC last year and was recovering from the injuries. Pant also made a sensational …

Ishan Kishan mystery, Sanju Samson history? Players ignored by BCCI for India's tour of Sri Lanka and what it means
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ishan Kishan mystery, Sanju Samson history? Players ignored by BCCI for India's tour of Sri Lanka and what it means

Hindustan Times  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Thursday evening, announced the white-ball squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. The T20I leg, with Suryakumar Yadav at the helm, after he pipped Hardik Pandya in the race to become the new captain after Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format last month, will take place between July 27 and …

'Why him always?': Ex-India cricketer feels for Sanju Samson after snub from Sri Lanka ODI squad
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Why him always?': Ex-India cricketer feels for Sanju Samson after snub from Sri Lanka ODI squad

India TV News  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced the men's team squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, starting next week in Pallekele. While Samson has retained his spot in the T20Is as the second wicketkeeper after Rishabh Pant, he wasn't retained for the ODIs despite smashing a ton when India last played a one-day international against …

'He is old now': Sanju Samson's next T20 World Cup chances shut due to 'concept introduced by Virat Kohli'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'He is old now': Sanju Samson's next T20 World Cup chances shut due to 'concept introduced by Virat Kohli'

Hindustan Times  

Sanju Samson is all of 29, but apparently old enough to not secure a place in India's squad for the next T20 World Cup. India's victorious 2024 T20 World Cup campaign was the first World Cup squad Samson has been part of with the senior team having endured heartbreaks in 2022 and 2023. Sanju Samson did not play a single …

Sanju Samson, Jaiswal return among 3 changes? India's likely playing XI for 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe
6 months ago

Sanju Samson, Jaiswal return among 3 changes? India's likely playing XI for 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe

India TV News  

The young dashing Indian batting flexed its muscles and how a day after a disappointing start to the new era in T20Is in the ongoing Zimbabwe series. After a loss in the opening game, the likes of Abhishek Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rinku Singh helped India come to the party big time in the second T20I with the bat. Sanju …

IND vs ZIM: Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana replace Samson, Dube, Jaiswal in India’s squad for first two T20Is
6 months, 1 week ago

IND vs ZIM: Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana replace Samson, Dube, Jaiswal in India’s squad for first two T20Is

The Hindu  

The trio of Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana was on Tuesday named as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Indian squad for the first two matches of the T20I series against Zimbabwe. Dube, Samson and Jaiswal, all part of the T20 World Cup-winning squad, were slated to join the Zimbabwe-bound group but are …

Sanju Samson trends on social media amid India's shaky start at T20 final against South Africa
6 months, 1 week ago

Sanju Samson trends on social media amid India's shaky start at T20 final against South Africa

Hindustan Times  

As India and South Africa locked horns at the heavily anticipated T20 World Cup final, the latter made a strong start despite losing the toss. READ | Swiggy’s post on India vs South Africa T20 World Cup final resonates with cricket fans India however stuck to their guns, going with their usual batting order, fielding Virat Kohli and Shivam Dube …

Shubman Gill to lead India in Zimbabwe T20I series
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shubman Gill to lead India in Zimbabwe T20I series

The Hindu  

Shubman Gill will lead a relatively inexperienced India squad for a five-match T20I series in Zimbabwe next month. Four members of the squad — allrounders Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy, middle-order bat Riyan Parag and speedster Tushar Deshpande — have earned a maiden India call-up. Senior players competing in the ongoing T20 World Cup in the Americas, including captain Rohit …

’Rishabh Pant showed his class…’: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rohit Sharma’s ‘brilliant’ move during T20 World Cup 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

’Rishabh Pant showed his class…’: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rohit Sharma’s ‘brilliant’ move during T20 World Cup 2024

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant has made something of a dream comeback, first showing flashes of good form during the IPL and then being included in the India squad for the World Cup. Eventually, coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma decided to give Rishabh Pant the nod over Sanju Samson in the Indian XI. Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Rishabh Pant's elevation during T20 …

‘When Samson and Rohit…’: Manjrekar acknowledges ‘brilliant move’ from Dravid and Co. with India's ‘best batter’ pick
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘When Samson and Rohit…’: Manjrekar acknowledges ‘brilliant move’ from Dravid and Co. with India's ‘best batter’ pick

Hindustan Times  

Sanjay Manjrekar doesn't mind Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma registering below-par scores in Group A if the batting veterans bail out Team India in any of the upcoming Super 8 fixtures at the ICC T20 World Cup. According to Manjrekar, the batting mavericks are headlining the ICC event because of their ability to play defining knocks in crucial fixtures of …

'Case for Samson at…': Wasim poses tough questions for Dravid and Co. after India enter Super 8 in T20 WC
6 months, 4 weeks ago

'Case for Samson at…': Wasim poses tough questions for Dravid and Co. after India enter Super 8 in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

Rohit Sharma admitted that India's early qualification into the Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 was a ‘big relief’ for the Virat Kohli-starrer side. Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson and teammates during a practice session ahead of India's ICC T20 World Cup match With India already qualified for the business end of the ICC event, the Rohit-led …

Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube in; 7 players dropped: Complete list of changes in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad
7 months ago

Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube in; 7 players dropped: Complete list of changes in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad

India TV News  

Team India will begin its ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 5. Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, who missed the last T20 World Cup due to respective injuries. However, it was on the cards with his strike rate being an issue and his disappointing outings …

Rishabh Pant to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma clarifies India's batting plan after win vs Bangladesh
7 months, 1 week ago

Rishabh Pant to bat at No. 3 in T20 World Cup? Rohit Sharma clarifies India's batting plan after win vs Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Amid a flurry of top-order combinations for India in the build-up to India's T20 World Cup squad revelation in late April, which particularly revolved around whether Virat Kohli should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, speaking to Cricbuzz, came up with an unusual suggestion of wanting Rishabh Pant at No. On Saturday, following a 60-run …

Virat Kohli to open in T20 World Cup 2024 after India snub Yashasvi Jaiswal against Bangladesh?
7 months, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli to open in T20 World Cup 2024 after India snub Yashasvi Jaiswal against Bangladesh?

India TV News  

Indian batters enjoyed some practice to post a challenging total against Bangladesh in the only warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York on Saturday, June 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal waited on the bench as Rishabh Pant came out to bat at no.3 role followed by Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. India's batting …

T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant smashes fifty in BAN vs IND warm-up match, makes strong case for selection in playing XI
7 months, 1 week ago

T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant smashes fifty in BAN vs IND warm-up match, makes strong case for selection in playing XI

The Hindu  

Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant hit a 32-ball half-century in India’s only T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match against Bangladesh in New York on Saturday. The left-hander, representing India for the first time since a horror car accident in December 2022, was retired out after he hit a boundary at long-on off Shakib Al Hasan to reach his fifty. 3, Pant hit …

Crickit's IPL 2024 Playing XI: No Travishek, Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant and the captain is…
7 months, 1 week ago

Crickit's IPL 2024 Playing XI: No Travishek, Sanju Samson over Rishabh Pant and the captain is…

Hindustan Times  

The dust has settled on a truly captivating IPL season, the 17th edition reaching its conclusion on Sunday night. Crickit's IPL 2024 XI: Virat Kohli, Mitchell Starc and Sanju Samson just had to be there Throughout the tournament, a bunch of exceptional performances stood out. 3 Sanju Samson Facing stiff competition from Rishabh Pant for a place in India's T20 …

'Knew I wasn't close to being selected': Sanju Samson on his T20 World Cup call-up, 'special' IPL season
7 months, 1 week ago

'Knew I wasn't close to being selected': Sanju Samson on his T20 World Cup call-up, 'special' IPL season

India TV News  

Rajasthan Royals skipper and Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has admitted that he had to get a terrific season of IPL to be in the reckoning for India's T20 World Cup squad. Before the squad announcement, Samson's number were even better as he had 385 runs to his name in just nine innings, averaging 77 and striking at 161 and the …

'Moneyball’ no more, RR finds bolster India’s talent pool
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Moneyball’ no more, RR finds bolster India’s talent pool

Hindustan Times  

Should they have batted first? Three RR players – Sanju Samson, Jaiswal and Yuzvendra Chahal – are in India’s squad of 15 for the T20 World Cup. Samson would want to quickly get over his last few batting failures in IPL, which contributed to the doors shutting on RR’s title hopes. Avesh’s two-wicket burst – how he upstaged Nitish Reddy …

'Why has Samson not had steady India career?': Gavaskar shows no mercy to RR captain over IPL Qualifier dismissal vs SRH
7 months, 2 weeks ago

'Why has Samson not had steady India career?': Gavaskar shows no mercy to RR captain over IPL Qualifier dismissal vs SRH

Hindustan Times  

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lost his cool after the dismissal of Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson during the Qualifier 2 tie of IPL 2024 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson plays a shot during the Indian Premier League Twenty20 second qualifier cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan …

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Sanju Samson's World Cup selection with 'he’s been playing very selfishly' remark
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Sanju Samson's World Cup selection with 'he’s been playing very selfishly' remark

Hindustan Times  

Sanju Samson faithful were relieved to see the Rajasthan Royals skipper featuring India's star-studded 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup. Ravichandran Ashwin reacted to Sanju Samson's World Cup selection after RR defeated RCB in the IPL 2024 playoffs Enjoying his best-ever IPL season as a batter, Samson pipped KL Rahul for the second wicketkeeper-batter’s slot behind Rishabh Pant in …

Sanju Samson dropped, Rishabh Pant to be wicketkeeper in India's T20 World Cup Playing XI picked by Yuvraj Singh
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Sanju Samson dropped, Rishabh Pant to be wicketkeeper in India's T20 World Cup Playing XI picked by Yuvraj Singh

Hindustan Times  

For the longest time, the competition between Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper slot in India's Playing XI was intense. Despite scoring fewer runs and looking unsure in patches, the belief was that Pant would pip Samson and start as India's wicketkeeper in the T20 World Cup. Lastly, Yuvraj was glad to see Yuzvendra Chahal return to India's …

IPL 2024, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals aim to snap losing streak and secure No. 2 spot against Kolkata Knight Riders
7 months, 3 weeks ago

IPL 2024, RR vs KKR: Rajasthan Royals aim to snap losing streak and secure No. 2 spot against Kolkata Knight Riders

The Hindu  

An alert from the National Disaster Management Authority bears grim prognoses about impending thunderstorms, rain and gusty wind for the residents here ahead of Rajasthan Royals versus Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League’s last group-stage fixture. That the match at Barsapara Stadium may end up deciding whether Sanju Samson’s men finish in the top two, may have the dugout addressing …

Gambhir backs Rishabh Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper at World Cup
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Gambhir backs Rishabh Pant as India's first-choice wicketkeeper at World Cup

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant's middle-order experience can help him edge out Sanju Samson and become India's preferred wicketkeeper-batsman at the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States next month, former India batsman Gautam Gambhir said. Pant was named in India's 15-member squad for the June 1-29 tournament on the back of impressive performances in the Indian Premier League after …

Sanju Samson registers best-ever IPL season ahead of T20 World Cup despite quick dismissal in CSK vs RR match
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sanju Samson registers best-ever IPL season ahead of T20 World Cup despite quick dismissal in CSK vs RR match

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Royals have been simply sensational in IPL 2024, and have destroyed teams with ease. One of the key factors for RR's dominant form this season has been their captain Sanju Samson. Samson's best-ever IPL season before this year was in 2021 when he registered 484 runs in 14 matches. Samson's form will be a key factor in Team India's …

Gill, Jaiswal face new rival as IPL star endorsed for Team India debut after T20 World Cup: 'He's definitely the one'
8 months ago

Gill, Jaiswal face new rival as IPL star endorsed for Team India debut after T20 World Cup: 'He's definitely the one'

Hindustan Times  

Abhishek Sharma was in sizzling form on Wednesday as the Sunrisers Hyderabad smacked an unbeaten knock of 75 runs off 28 balls, packed with eight fours and six sixes. His strike rate is better than the likes of Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma, who have been selected for the upcoming …

Sanju Samson vs Rishabh Pant isn't a foregone conclusion
8 months ago

Sanju Samson vs Rishabh Pant isn't a foregone conclusion

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson were on the same turf but in opposing teams during the IPL game between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant and Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson The consensus seems to be that Pant, 26, will start India’s opening group game against Ireland in New York …

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