I look to attack the bowlers and while opening the innings, I can use the powerplay really well. He is still on his first or second tour, he will learn. I know he said it to motivate me but those words mean a lot to me coming from him. RR 69/1 4.4 overs: SIX! Sanju Samson (23* off 11), on the other hand too has looked in good touch. Sanju Samson demands at least 25 lakh rupees to work in an ad. | The Newshour Debate, Mohammed Azharuddeen recently smashed a 37-ball ton against Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, At IPL 2021 auction, the Kerala batsman was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore, Azharuddeen also received a text from RCB skipper Virat Kohli after the IPL auction. Thank you so much. After shelling Rs. Rajasthan Royals names Sanju Samson as Captain, Smith released among others Steve Smith took charge from Ajinkya Rahane in the middle of the season in 2019 but failed to live up to his expectations and scored just 311 runs from 14 matches.RR names Samson as … Sanju Samson's elevation to captaincy. Virat Bhai, Sachin Sir, Adam Gilchrist and Jason Roy. Sree bhai is also always there for me. Sanju Samson is Indian cricket, who represents Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. Sree bhai once told me that I am the best batsman he has seen. What impresses you the most about Virat Kohli? 8 seasons after his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sanju Samson will step out on the field as the team's leader. Which are your favourite Indian and overseas cricketers? I never thought RCB will pick me, I was literally shocked. Speaking to timesnownews.com, Azharuddeen recalled the moment when he was left in disbelief as he saw Kohli’s message. He has done it on numerous occasions. Sanju Viswanath Samson (born 11 November 1994) is an Indian international cricketer. © Copyright NDTV Convergence Limited 2021. 88,085 01:57 25 Oct 20. Yes, two minutes after the auction he texted me. I didn’t reply initially. That was right in the slot for Sanju Samson and he deposits it over the long-on fence. Sanju Samson has been named captain of the Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2021. Matches Results Videos Video Hub Highlights Magic Moments Interviews ... M50: KXIP vs RR – Sanju Samson Six. Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson scored a match-winning 74 off 32, along with skipper Smith adding a significant 47-ball 69, and posted a gigantic total of 216/7. Soon after the knock, the Kerala cricketer was bought by Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 auction at his base price of Rs 20 lakh. IPL 2020, KXIP vs RR: Rajasthan Royals registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab as they chased down 186 runs with 15 balls to spare on Friday. All three of them have helped me a lot in my career. He made his first-class debut at the age of 17 for Kerala against Vidarbha. Sanju Samson breaks a plethora of records with maiden double hundred in One Day cricket (Source: Twitter) Sanju Samson scored his maiden double century in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy for Kerala against Goa on Saturday at KSCA Cricket Ground in Alur. Young wicket-keeper-batsman Sanju Samson hinted at possible return in India playing XI for their upcoming clash against Bangladesh. I never thought he will message me. Sanju Samson #IPL2021 #RajasthanRoyals #captain #sportzcraazy #followus #team #RR #cricket #tournament #auction IPL 2020, KXIP vs RR: Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals face each other in a must-win fixture, with Sanju Samson hoping to continue his fine form. Netizens troll Steyn as PSL postponement sparks meme fest, West Indies vs Sri Lanka T20 live streaming, EXCLUSIVE | After Virat bhai's text, I asked Sanju Samson to confirm if it's his number: Mohammed Azharuddeen. With these data, you can understand what is the level of the IPL platform. India vs Australia: Sanju Samson hailed the Indian team following a win against Australia in the first T20I, urging them to maintain the intensity. He represents Kerala in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League. All eight brothers in the household were passionate about cricket and also tried their best. I have told them that I will give them a party once we come out of the bio-bubble environment. But it was only the youngest one – Mohammed Azharuddeen - who managed to take it to the next level by representing Kerala. 01:57 Outside noise doesn't matter to me anymore: Stokes. Rajasthan Royals (RR) cracked some big deals during IPL 2021 auction. Congratulations on being bought by RCB. I love his aggression and the way he approaches the bowlers. I don't know how it surfaced online (laughs). In his acceptance speech, the player acknowledged how he has been “hitting it well” for the last year and said he knows his game has changed. sanju samson catch in today match | sanju samson fielding in today match He is a right-handed top order batsman and wicketkeeper.. After Sanju confirmed it, only after that I replied back. Have you got the opportunity to meet Azhar in real life? Chris Morris was always on our radar, want to build the team around Sanju Samson, says Rajasthan Royals COO Amit Kumar / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 26, 2021, 13:41 IST Facebook Twitter Linkedin EMail While my parents had thought of a different name for me, he was the one who convinced them to name me after the legend. Cricket runs in his family. He is the one who has looked after me, stood up for me. 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After the lockdown last year, I think around March 28, I wrote those goals which were - to play in IPL, to score four centuries in a Ranji season, to own a house and a Mercedes Benz and to play for India at the 2023 World Cup. Tell us something about your family and your cricket journey. Sanju Samson is a fine wicket-keeper batsman, who is sound in technique, both with bat and behind the stumps. I come from a middle class family, I have 8 elder brothers, I am the youngest one. I love his aggression and the way he approaches the bowlers. What was your reaction when you got to know about being picked by RCB for IPL 2021? KXIP vs RR LIVE Cricket Match: Kings XI Punjab take on Rajasthan Royals in the 50th match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Obviously I want to play for India and 2023 World Cup is my dream. Two minutes after the auction, Azharuddeen got the shock of his life as he received a message from skipper Kohli – who welcomed him to the RCB family. The 26-year-old also shared details of the story behind his name, his role model Sanju Samson and the dream of playing for India. Watch. I was in Bengaluru for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, me Sanju bhai and some of my other friends, we were following the auction. All eyes were then on Sanju Samson who started the IPL brilliantly and scored back-to-back fifties in the first two matches. Sanju Samson - Key Statistics and Achievements: Sanju Samson has been a regular in the India A side, but opportunities in the national team have been limited. Samson, who kickstarted his IPL journey with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2013, has overall played 107 matches in the cash-rich T20 tournament and … In future, if I get an opportunity to meet him, I will also take my brother Kamaruddin along with me. IPL 2019, RR vs RCB: Sanju Samson ruled out, Varun Aaron and Marcus Stoinis return; IPL 2019, RR vs RCB: Sanju Samson ruled out, Varun Aaron and Marcus Stoinis return Rajasthan Royals captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bangalore in match 14 of the IPL match at Swai Mansingh stadium, on Tuesday. News: Sanju Samson has been appointed Rajasthan Royals captain for IPL 2021 season. He has done it on numerous occasions. MS Dhoni’s CSK, who won the toss and chose to field, fought hard but fell 17 runs short of the target. The selectors recalled Rishabh Pant and handed the hugely talented Ishan Kishan a maiden call-up to the national team as Sanju found himself left out of the 19-member squad. In the aftermath of smashing performance of Rajasthan’s batsmen, Samson bagged the player of the match for his 42-ball 85. I also responded to the message as I wrote, “That means my world.” I am so excited and I am looking forward to meeting him in the IPL. In addition, along with Ben Stokes, the duo added a 152-run partnership for the third wicket.Moreover, his inning helped his side to win the match by eight-wicket and kept the hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. ANALYSIS Samson played excellent for his side where he smashed 54 runs with a strike-rate of 174.19. All rights reserved. Firstly, I was shocked. "Sanju has got the opportunity to bat at No.4. Motera Pitch Debate: Is the pitch at fault or the players performance? Team India shows stellar performance but England players doubt the pitch? IND-L vs BAN-L Live streaming: When and where to watch? While his parents had a different name in mind for him, one of his brothers, Kamaruddin – a die-hard fan of former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin, convinced them to name him after the legendary Hyderabadi cricketer. One of the most dynamic batmen in India’s domestic circuit, Azharuddeen recently made headlines when he smashed a 37-ball century against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Sanju, Sreesanth, Robin Uthappa have helped me a lot. He once came to my hometown Kasaragod, I met him for the first time then. I want to do well in IPL and other domestic matches. He made his debut for India in the series against Zimbabwe back in 2015 as a 19-year old. Today, cricket has changed a lot because of Virat bhai. IPL 2021: Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed as the Director of Cricket by Rajasthan Royals, the team announced in a tweet on Sunday. Kerala wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson failed to retain his place in the Indian T20I squad for next month's five-match series against England. He gave me plenty of tips. The franchise made the announcement today, while confirming the … See Post, Swiss Open: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty Enter Men's Doubles Semis, Sunil Gavaskar Made His Test Debut On This Day In 1971, Sachin Tendulkar Pays Tribute To His Idol, Argentina Open: Sumit Nagal Bows Out In Quarterfinals, This website follows the DNPA Code of Ethics. The 26-year-old wicket-keeper batsman managed to scored only 48 runs in three matches. When did you set these targets for yourself? Sanju bhai and others have all asked me for a party but it is not possible because currently we all are in a bio-bubble environment. An image went viral after your ton against Mumbai where you had pinned down 4 of your goals on a board. 21,219 00:27 30 Oct 20. After my parents’ demise, I have been staying with my brother Unais. What’s the ultimate goal for you as a cricketer? The confidence he has while batting is amazing. Sanju Samson is likely to make his place in India's playing XI for the upcoming second T20 International match against Bangladesh at SCA Stadium, Rajkot on Thursday. Which are some of the cricketers who have helped you in your journey so far? Sanju is my role model. Yes I have met him twice. I went to Sanju bhai and asked him if it’s Virat bhai’s number. I discuss many things related to my game with him. However, Samson has failed to grab the opportunities given by the Indian team management in the three-match T20I series on the Australian tour. It was the first stint with RR which earned him a national call-up in 2014 and Samson, now a senior member of the side, will lead the franchise which gave him the platform at a raw age of 18. MATCH DAY.... Kerala face Hariyana.. today at 12 pm... All the best Sanju Samson & team Kerala #Sanjusamson #sanjusamsonfansclub #KERvHAR He bats right-handed and recognized as one of best wicket keepers in India. Sanju Samson and several IPL Heroes give millions of rupees for this companies advertisement. Tell us about the moment when you received a message from Virat Kohli? . Last year, Robbie bhai had come to Kerala. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 212 runs from 129 balls, which including 20 fours and 10 sixes. He belongs to Kerala and made his first-class debut against Vidarbha at the age of 17. KXIP vs RR: Chris Gayle smashed Rajasthan Royals bowlers to all corners of Abu Dhabi before being cleaned up by Jofra Archer on 99. The way the batters now take the bowlers on, in an ODI match, 300 is like easily chaseable because of Virat bhai. What would be some of your strengths as a batsman? I unfortunately lost my father when I was 15 and my mother when I was 20. By God's grace, I have been selected to play in the IPL. 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Since I started playing for the state, me and Sanju were really good friends. KKR vs RR LIVE Match: Kolkata Knight Riders take on Rajasthan Royals in the 54th match of IPL 2020, with the tie a must-win for both sides. Virat here." Rajasthan Royals' Twitter handle was in a celebratory mood on Saturday, wishing their fans on Halloween by depicting some the RR stars as famous fictional characters. Sunil Gavaskar Celebrates 50th Anniversary Of His India Debut By Joining Instagram. 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