IPL 2021: MS Dhoni hits a shot throughout a fixture within the Indian Premier League.© BCCI/IPL
MS Dhoni is thought to be one of the vital profitable captains not solely on the worldwide stage, but additionally within the IPL. However Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson want to be himself as he is aware of no one may be just like the Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) captain. Samson will lead Rajasthan Royals within the 2021 IPL season because the franchise parted methods with final version skipper Steve Smith forward of the public sale. “I do not assume anybody may be like MS Dhoni. I want to be myself. Sanju Samson might be ok,” the Rajasthan Royals web site quoted Samson as saying.
Rajasthan Royals may need completed on the backside of the desk however they had been solely two factors behind the third and fourth-ranked group, such was the extraordinary competitors on the planet’s greatest T20 league in 2020.
Samson thanked followers for supporting the Royals in the course of the topsy turvy journey and promised to convey smiles again on their faces on this yr’s IPL.
“I want to thank each fan on the market for supporting our group and being with us it doesn’t matter what. I will be sure that we play some good cricket for you guys and produce a smile in your faces. Thanks rather a lot, guys,” mentioned Samson.
Rajasthan Royals purchased South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris for Rs 16.25 crore, making him the costliest participant on the mini-auction in February.
The Royals additionally added Bangladesh left-armer Mustafizur Rehman to their fast-bowling arsenal for the season and picked India all-rounder Shivam Dube to bolster the lower-order.
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“I feel our group administration did a improbable job within the public sale and we obtained nearly each participant we needed. Every participant’s position goes to be essential on this season,” mentioned Samson.
IPL will start on April 9 with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians locking horns within the event opener. Rajasthan Royals will play their first sport on April 12 towards Punjab Kings in Mumbai.
