Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson doesn’t get enough chances in the Indian team in the last couple of years. He missed out on two 20-20 World Cups in 2021 and 2022. Last year, the Indian Cricket Board selectors were roughed up on social media whenever Samson was ignored during a series. Currently, the Keralite is leading the Royals that reached the final of the IPL last year.
Meanwhile, former South Africa skipper and RCB player, AB de Villiers has praised Samson’s captaincy. The former started by saying that Sanju is a fantastic player and is a composed and calm player and isn’t fussed about anything.
“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.” AB de Villiers said on Jio Cinema.
“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,” he added.
Sanju Samson can lead India in all formats in the future: AB de Villiers
The former Delhi Capitals player added that Samson can lead India in all formats of the game in future.
“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,” AB de Villiers concluded.
