Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant have been selected as Team India's two wicket-keeping options for the upcoming T20I World Cup. The duo was selected as the two keeper options, ahead of the likes of KL Rahul and Jitesh Sharma.
Rishabh Pant made a comeback to the sport, in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. The Delhi Capitals skipper was sidelined for 14 months, due to a car accident.
The duo is now set to compete for a starting spot in the upcoming T20I World Cup. India will start their T20I World Cup journey on June 05, when they face Ireland.
The fans have tweeted in favour of Sanju Samson, to start ahead of Rishabh Pant at the T20I World Cup. Samson has been in scintillating form, and more so, been one of the most consistent performers in IPL 2024. The fans have backed Sanju to carry this form into the World Cup, come June.
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How did fans react to Sanju Samson vs Rishabh Pant battle in the DC vs RR game?
Fans have tweeted, being hopeful of Sanju Samson getting the nod ahead of Rishabh Pant at the upcoming T20I World Cup. In the match between DC and RR, Pant failed miserably, scoring just 15 runs, and eating up 13 deliveries. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson was smashing to all ends of the park, striking at nearly 200 until he got out for 86 runs off 46 balls.
Hopefully Sanju plays ahead of Pant in the WC.
— Mundane Mads (@50Situ) May 7, 2024
Fans believe that Rishabh Pant lacks confidence to bat, while Sanju has just been tearing it up in IPL 2024. After a 14-month sabbatical, the journey has been very tough for Pant, but the fans just feel that Samson's time has come, to shine.
Sanju Samson should play from first match in WC
— Nilesh Mishra (@_Santnation) May 7, 2024
Rishabh pant look like he hve lack of confidence in middle
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A Virat Kohli fan tweeted his opinions on the batting style of Rishabh Pant. The southpaw is considered as an aggressive batter, with unorthodox mindset, and shot-selections. The fan observed about Pant's style to fall on the ground, after every shot.
The DC skipper was dismissed in an attempt to sweep Yuzi Chahal, but was caught by Trent Boult on the boundary. Moreover, Pant fell on the ground, as he attempted to sweep the ball.
The user also opined on Sanju Samson to be selected ahead of Rishabh Pant at the T20I World Cup.
I can be criticised for this but I don't like Rishabh Pant batting style. He falls after hitting every shot. he does not have a firm pose to hit the shot. I am skeptical about his selection in world cup team.
I can be criticised for this but I don't like Rishabh Pant batting style. He falls after hitting every shot. he does not have a firm pose to hit the shot. I am skeptical about his selection in world cup team. Sanju Samson should be given chance instead of Rishabh Pant, a fan Tweeted.
Sanju Samson should be given chance instead of Rishabh Pant, he plays… pic.twitter.com/DB0Lkv7kcX
Another fan questioned Rishabh Pant's batting in the T20I format. After being dismissed for 15 runs in a must-win encounter, the fan stated Pant being a concern for the Indian team at the World Cup. The fan also reminded people about Sanju's versatility to bat across the batting order, and even open the innings, if need be.
Rishabh Pant in T20 format is always a big question mark and he continues to raise more concern for Team India. On current form Sanju Samson looks safer and a better bet for us. Sanju can open also and can bring better balance to the team if required, a fan expressed on Twitter.
Rishabh Pant in T20 format is always a big question mark and he continues to raise more concern for Team India.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) May 7, 2024
On current form Sanju Samson looks safer and a better bet for us.
Sanju can open also and can bring better balance to the team if required.pic.twitter.com/xczLa8extZ
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