Former India coach Ravi Shastri has suggested that Rajasthan Royals captain and Malayalee star Sanju Samson should be included in the squad for the World Cup. Shastri said that Sanju was one of the players who could pose a threat to world-class bowlers in the Australian conditions, adding that Sanju had more shots than any other Indian. He was speaking in an exclusive interview with ESPN Cricinfo.
‘The pace and bounce there are crucial given the conditions in Australia. Therefore, short pitch balls play a crucial role. Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson and Shreyas Iyer will be vying for the team spot. But considering the situation in Australia, Sanju is even more dangerous. Sanju will be able to win matches. ‘
‘Sanju can play well on such wickets with cut shots and pull shots. There will be no significant movements on the Australian pitches. As a player who loves to get the ball to the bat, Sanju can shine in such situations. In fact, Sanju has more shots on the Australian pitches than any other Indian, ”said Shastri.
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Shastri said senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jaspreet Bumra would not play in all India’s matches ahead of the T20 World Cup. India are playing several T20 series before the World Cup. Shastri added that the series will be an opportunity for the management to test each player and select the best from them to form a strong team for the World Cup.
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