IPL 2021: Sanju Samson will head into the season with some important messages from Dhoni & Kohli
Xtra Time Web Desk: Rajasthan Royals’ Sanju Samson will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders during the upcoming IPL 2021 season. The cricketer from Kerala has been appointed the captain of the franchise for the IPL 2021 season ahead. He replaces former Australia captain Steve Smith who was released by the Rajasthan based franchise.
The talented cricketer in an interview revealed he got congratulatory messages from some of the biggest names in Indian cricket – MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
“I got some nice congratulatory messages from Virat bhai, Rohit bhai and Mahi bhai,” revealed the 26-year old said in an interview to Hindustan Times.
Speaking on his new role with the Royals, Samson said, “The Royals have a quality bunch of great players and amazing support staff backing them. I’ve known most of them for years; they are like family. So, I’m in a comfortable space with the people I have around me. I have been part of the Royals from my teen days in 2013. Playing for one team for this long to now becoming captain, it’s a proud moment.”
The franchise have added some new names to their squad this season apart from retaining big England stars like Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer. They spent a hefty 16.25 crore in buying South African all rounder Chris Morris. With a change of guard and a new look side, the franchise will be hoping for a change in fortune.
