Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is thought for taking part in some blistering knocks not just for Team India but additionally within the IPL. The Kerala-based cricketer was appointed because the skipper of Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and smashed a century in his debut match as a captain. Later in 2022, he led his group to the ultimate of the match for the primary time since 2008. Over the years, Samson has performed 140 matches within the cash-rich league and aggregated 3623 runs, laced with three centuries and 18 half-centuries.

Though Samson has not performed for Team India since January, former South Africa and Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers imagine that the 28-year-old batter has the potential to steer the nationwide group sooner or later.

“Sanju Samson, we all know, is an incredible player, but what’s his captaincy like? I think the first thing that comes to mind for me is his composure. Calm, relaxed kind of guy. He never seems to be fussed by anything, which is a very good sign as a captain. Strategically I think he’s pretty sound. I think he can still improve and will still improve over time as he gets more experience and spends more time with someone like Jos Buttler, which is a fantastic asset for him to have in his ear all the time. He’s got so much to learn there,” AB de Villiers said on Jio Cinema.

“But I think he’s got all the credentials to be a wonderful captain. Who knows, possibly even one day in a year or two or three’s time, in one of the formats in the India team, he could very easily be the captain there, and I think it will do his cricket the world of good. If he can stay as captain for long periods of time, I think he’s going to go places with it,” he added.

Samson made his worldwide debut in 2015 in a T20I in opposition to Zimbabwe. He then went on to play 17 matches within the shortest format and scored 301 runs with one half-centuries. Apart from this, he has performed 11 ODIs and scored 330 runs.

Talking RR’s IPL 2023 marketing campaign, the Rajasthan-based group started their journey on a blistering word as they defeated SunRisers Hyderabad by 72 runs. It was adopted by a 5-run defeat in opposition to Punjab Kings in a last-over thriller.

The Samson-led facet will now be squaring off in opposition to Chennai Super Kings on April 12 on the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.