Sanju Samson Celebrates 10 Years with Rajasthan Royals: A Journey of Success and Admiration
In the world of cricket, milestones are often celebrated with great fervor and admiration. And in the case of Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, his 10th anniversary with the franchise is no exception. As the Royals gear up to face the Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match, the spotlight is on Samson and his remarkable journey with the team.
Samson, who made his debut for the Royals in April 2013, has become a stalwart in the team over the years. His leadership, talent, and dedication to the game have earned him the respect and admiration of his teammates, franchise personnel, and fans alike. As the Royals prepare to take on the Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the praise for Samson is pouring in from all quarters.
Dishant Yagnik, the Royals’ fielding coach, reminisced about the time when Samson took over the charge as wicketkeeper in the team. Despite facing an injury himself, Yagnik saw the potential in Samson and predicted that he would one day play for India. His words have proven to be prophetic, as Samson has gone on to represent the country at the highest level.
Team manager Romi Bhinder also spoke highly of Samson, comparing him to legends like Rahul Dravid, Shane Watson, and Shane Warne. According to Bhinder, Samson embodies the spirit of the Royals and has carried on the legacy of past greats with pride and determination.
The young all-rounder Riyan Parag, who has shared the dressing room with Samson, praised the skipper for his leadership qualities and unwavering support. Parag described Samson as a captain who inspires his teammates to give their best and always has their back, both on and off the field.
When it comes to Samson’s performance on the field, his records speak for themselves. In his IPL career so far, Samson has played 130 matches for the Royals and scored 3,475 runs at an impressive average of 31.02 and a strike rate of 140.57. He has notched up two centuries and 20 fifties, with a best score of 119. In the ongoing IPL 2024 season, Samson has been in fine form, scoring 264 runs at an average of 66.00, including three half-centuries and a best score of 82 not out.
As for the Royals, they are currently leading the IPL points table with 10 points and a net run rate of 0.767. With five victories under their belt and just one loss, the team is looking strong and confident under Samson’s captaincy.
In conclusion, Sanju Samson’s 10-year journey with the Rajasthan Royals is a testament to his skill, dedication, and leadership qualities. As he celebrates this milestone with the team, the admiration and respect for him only continue to grow. With the Royals set to take on the Knight Riders in a crucial match, all eyes will be on Samson as he leads his team with passion and determination towards victory..
With Indian Premier League charts leader Rajasthan Royals facing second topper Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, Yuzvendra Chahal and Riyan Parag, Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara and other franchise personnel applauded their RR skipper Sanju Samson.
Samson is celebrating his 10th anniversary of joining the Royals on Tuesday.
Royals’ fielding coach Dishant Yagnik, who was the wicketkeeper facing an injury when Samson took over the charge, said that he told Samson would play for India one day.
“I told him to carry forward the franchise as a wicketkeeper. And I told him that I knew that after playing in the IPL, he would play for India 100 percent,” PTI quoted Dishant as saying.
Infact team manager Romi Bhinder said that the pink colour started taking over Samson just like Rahul Dravid, Shane Watson and Shane Warne.
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“Sanju had in mind to be a Royal like Rahul Bhai, Shane Watson and Shane Warne. That is when the colour started taking over him,” he added.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals took to X to post opinion of teammates about Sanju Samson, who made his debut for RR in April 2013.
RR wrote, “He is a captain whom I want to win games for. That’s the best captain”, adding, “This one’s for you, Sanju Samson. (sic)”
Royals’ young all-rounder Riyan Parag said that RR skipper was always there for him whenever he felt down.
“It has been six players with him, Sanju Bhaiya. He always had the presence of being an actual captain. He was always there. He was making those decisions on the field and off it. He was always a part of the leadership group. He is the captain I want to win matches for. That is the best captain you can have. The journey I had with RR, he had the same journey for a longer period of time. Whenever I was down, whenever I was not scoring, he was always open. He has got a lot of emotions, he wears them on his sleeve. You know when he is angry, happy. I like to see him happy most of the time,” said Parag.
Samson IPL records:
Samson played 130 matches so far for Royals and scored 3,475 runs at an average of 31.02 and a strike rate of 140.57. He also has two centuries and 20 fifties in his name, with a best score of 119.
In the current IPL 2024, RR skipper has scored 264 runs at an average of 66.00, with three half-centuries. His best score is 82 not out.
RR at IPL 2024:
Royals are leading the IPL points table with 10 points and a net run rate of 0.767. They have five victories under their belt while losing another.
With agency inputs.
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Published: 16 Apr 2024, 08:21 PM IST
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