India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been within the information after he was recalled to the staff for the upcoming tour of South Africa. Samson, who final performed for India in the course of the tour of Ireland earlier this yr in August, has been added to the staff for a three-match ODI collection in opposition to the Proteas. The 29-year-old was ignored by the selectors for the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup this yr, elevating doubts over his future within the staff. However, former South Africa captain AB de Villiers was thrilled to see Samson again within the combine.

De Villiers feels Samson will cherish enjoying on South African tracks, including that he additionally gives depth within the protecting division.

“It’s great to see him in the team. He will enjoy the South African wickets. He stands tall when he bats. There’s a bit of bounce and movement and all the batters will be tested. But someone like Sanju, I think, will do well. And he also gives you an option with the gloves,” de Villiers mentioned on his YouTube channel.

Since his ODI debut in 2021, Samson has not been capable of cement his place within the staff. In 13 ODIs up to now, he has amassed 390 runs, at a median of 55.71 and 104 strike-rate, smashing three half-centuries.

Apart from Samson, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has additionally been recalled to the aspect.

Meanwhile, de Villiers was appointed because the model ambassador of SA20 on Friday.

He can be joined by an illustrious ensemble of South African cricket legends, together with Herschelle Gibbs, Allan Donald, Dale Steyn and Mark Boucher. Robin Petersen completes the listing.

De Villiers mentioned: “It is an honour to be associated with SA20. It embodies a pioneering vision for South African cricket, with the potential to illuminate the global cricketing stage.

India and South Africa will play three T20Is, as many ODIs, and two Tests against each other.

India’s squad for 3 ODIs: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sai Sudharsan, Tilak Varma, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (C)(wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar