The Former South African captain Graeme Smith said that he is happy for KL Rahul and Sanju Samson as they both are making a strong case for themselves to get on a flight to the World Cup. Both KL Rahul & Samson have been consistent this season. KL Rahul is running fifth in the Orange Cap list with 378 runs in just nine matches whereas Sanju has scored 385 runs so far this season and is fourth in Orange Cap list.
The classy fifties made by Sanju Samson and KL Rahul in the IPL have intensified the race for the second wicketkeeper’s slot in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup, India is looking for a wicketkeeper who can be effective in the middle overs and death overs if needed.
Both KL Rahul and Sanju Samson have been consistent for their franchises but Dinesh Karthik is another keeper who is performing well in the edition of the Indian Premier League and turning the heads of the selectors in his direction every now and then.
KL Rahul or Sanju Samson, who will partner Pant in the squad ?
The Indian squad for the marquee event in June is set to be announced soon and Rishabh Pant is all set to be drafted in as the first-choice wicketkeeper-batter as he has been doing well behind the stumps and also with the bat.
“They (Rahul and Samson) needed to build a partnership. Rahul did it with (Deepak) Hooda and Sanju did it beautifully with Dhruv Jurel. The difference was that Sanju finished the game, while KL got out at a key phase. But it was brilliant to see both excellent players put their hands up for World Cup selection,” said Graeme Smith in Jio Cinema.
Rahul made a 48-ball 76 for Lucknow Super Giants, but Samson trumped that effort with an unbeaten 71 off 33 balls as Rajasthan Royals cruised to a seven-wicket victory.
Brett Lee praises Rajasthan Royal’s Dhruv Jurel
Former Australian pacer Brett Lee lauded Rajasthan Royal’s Dhruv Jurel for supporting Samson with a fine 52 not out off 34 balls during their unbroken fourth wicket stand that was worth 121 runs.
“He’s a quality batter. He’s got proper cricket shots. He can play all formats of the game and knows when to go through the gears as needed.
“His shots are classy and have the power to go towards the cow corner. He shows his class and continues to grow in stature,” said the New South Welshman.
Graeme Smith later added on saying :
“The run-chase looked easy. Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson had an incredible partnership to get them over the line. They had (Shimron) Hetmyer still to bat, so there was a lot in the tank, lots of match-winners with the bat and ball. That squad is looking very strong,” said Smith.
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