Cricket

Kumar Sangakkara foresees a promising performance from Sanju Samson in the T20 World Cup 2024

May 9, 2024

Sanju Samson has been in outstanding form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, amassing 471 runs in 11 matches at an impressive strike rate of 163.54 and an average of 67.29. His stellar performances earned him a spot in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

In a recent match, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper showcased his prowess by scoring 86 runs off 46 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC). His exceptional innings garnered praise from fans and various sports personalities, prompting RR director of cricket Kumar Sangakkara to commend the star player.

Kumar Sangakkara hopes a good World Cup campaign for Sanju Samson

During the post-match conference following the DC vs RR match, Sangakkara discussed the potential performance of Sanju in the upcoming global event. Notably, Rishabh Pant was also included in India’s squad as a second wicketkeeper-batter, sparking a debate over which of the two players will feature in the team. Addressing this, the former Sri Lankan cricketer stated that the decision will ultimately rest with India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid and skipper, Rohit Sharma. However, Sangakkara emphasized that Sanju has solidified his position through his performances on the field.

“It’s really up to Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma and how they see the combination. But he (Sanju) has made his case, so hopefully he’ll have a good run in the World Cup,” Sangakkara said in the post-match presentation.

Later, Sangakkara highlighted that Sanju has displayed a clear and focused approach, addressing the concerns that had hindered his performance in the last few seasons.

“With Sanju, the biggest thing about this season for him is having a lot of clarity about the way he should bat, there are certain stages of the game that he seems to lose a bit of concentration, which we’ve addressed from past seasons,” he added.

Also WATCH: T20 World Cup 2024 – New York stadium’s verdant outfield enhances anticipation for Indo-Pak clash

Sanju’s performance in T20Is

Making his T20I debut for India in 2015 against Zimbabwe, the 29-year-old batter has played 22 innings, accumulating 374 runs at a strike rate of 133.09 and an average of 18.70. While these statistics may not be overly impressive, fans remain optimistic about the player’s potential, especially considering his exceptional form in the seventeenth season of the lucrative league.