Although Sanju’s captaincy played a big role in helping the team reach the final, former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth is not happy. Sreesanth says Rajasthan did not reach the final thanks to Sanju.
Thiruvananthapuram, First Published May 30, 2022, 1:32 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson’s captaincy in the IPL 2022 has been highly praised. Irfan Pathan and Harsha Bhogle praised Sanju’s leadership. It is a proud achievement to be able to take the team to the final in the second season of leading Rajasthan. In the final, Rajasthan lost to Gujarat Titans by seven wickets.
Although Sanju’s captaincy played a big role in helping the team reach the final, former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth is not happy. Sreesanth says Rajasthan did not reach the final thanks to Sanju. Sree’s words. “Sanju’s captaincy needs to be improved. Buttler’s superiority over Sanju’s so far in Rajasthan. But the IPL is the best league in the world. We can all be proud to see a Malayalee as the captain of a team there. Sanju is young. There is still work to be done. He can learn more.
I don’t think he had a great season with the bat in the IPL. But for Kerala, Sanju will be able to return to the national team if he performs well in the domestic league and first-class matches. Vishnu Vinod and Sachin Baby are all talented Malayalees. Giving them all a chance can strengthen the Rajasthan Royals’ midfield, ”Sreesanth told Asianet News.
Meanwhile, Sanju said that Rajasthan had a special season. As the wicketkeeper-batsman said after the match … ” It was a special season for us. The last two or three seasons we have only disappointed the fans. This time to give them something to rejoice over. I’m proud of my team. Ours is a team where young and senior players play together. But the final day did not shine. ” Sanju clarified.
Gujarat beat Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final to clinch their maiden title this season. Gujarat reached the target in 18.1 overs for the loss of three wickets. Shubhman Gill was Gujarat’s top scorer with 45 not out off 43 balls. Gill won the toss and elected to field.
Last Updated May 30, 2022, 1:31 PM IST
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