Sanju Samson took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude after securing a spot in the squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024. He has been performing well, both as the captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR) and as a batter in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), and it has finally borne fruit. Samson, alongside Rishabh Pant, has been chosen as the wicketkeeper-batter for the 15-man India squad, marking a significant milestone in his cricketing journey.
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, the Kerala wicket-keeper batter conveyed his gratitude on Instagram in Malayalam, stating, "Viyarpu Thuniyitta Kuppayam," which loosely translates to "Shirt stitched of sweat and hard work." This phrase highlights the effort and hard work Samson has put into his journey.
Here’s Sanju Samson’s Social Media Post
Samson's Effective Captaincy Sees Rajasthan Royals At The Top Of IPL 2024 Points Table
Sanju Samson has led Rajasthan Royals well in the ongoing IPL 2024 as they remain at the top of the league’s points table. With an impressive record of eight victories out of nine matches played in the tournament, accumulating 16 points, Rajasthan Royals stand as the frontrunner in securing playoff qualification among all the 10 IPL 2024 teams. Sanju Samson's leadership has been instrumental in the team's success. Additionally, he has showcased remarkable batting prowess, emerging as the team's leading run-scorer in the tournament.
India T20 World Cup 2024 Squad: 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, Mohd. Siraj.