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Viral: Sanju Samson’s Malayalam Post After T20 World Cup Selection

Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson shares heartfelt gratitude on social media after being named in the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. His consistent performance as Rajasthan Royals’ skipper and batsman in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) has earned him this recognition, alongside Rishabh Pant, as the wicketkeeper-batsmen in the squad. Taking to Instagram, the Kerala-born cricketer posted in Malayalam, expressing, “Shirt stitched of sweat and hard work.”

Since his T20I debut in 2015, Samson’s international opportunities were limited due to strong competition and his own inconsistency. Despite modest T20I statistics, his IPL performance shines with 4,273 runs in 161 matches, boasting an average of 30.96 and a strike rate of 139.04, including three centuries and 24 fifties.

This IPL season has been particularly impressive for Samson. With Rajasthan Royals leading the charts and Samson displaying remarkable consistency, scoring 385 runs in 9 games at an average of 77.00 and a strike rate exceeding 161, he’s emerged as a standout performer. His competitors for the wicketkeeper-batsman slot, KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, have also showcased strong performances in the IPL.

Also read: Steve Smith, Fraser McGurk Left Out As Australia Names T20 World Cup Squad Led By Mitch Marsh

As India gears up for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to commence on June 5, they find themselves in Group A alongside Pakistan, Ireland, Canada, and USA. Their journey begins against Ireland on June 5, followed by a highly anticipated clash against Pakistan on June 9.

The squad comprises Rohit Sharma (Captain), Hardik Pandya (Vice-Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj.

Kavya Bhatt

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