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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled Team India’s roster for the imminent T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday. Among the significant revelations was the naming of star batter Sanju Samson. Recognized for his outstanding form and exemplary leadership in the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper secured his spot in the squad.
Recognition of outstanding performance
Under Samson’s captaincy, RR has dominated the IPL 2024, securing 8 wins out of 9 matches and claiming the top spot in the points table. His consistent performances with the bat, scoring 385 runs from 9 matches at a strike rate of 161, have earned him a well-deserved spot in the national squad.
Overcoming competition
Despite stiff competition from seasoned players like KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Ishan Kishan, and Jitesh Sharma, Samson’s consistent displays throughout the IPL season have catapulted him into the limelight. His selection reflects the selectors’ confidence in his abilities to deliver on the global stage.
A long-awaited break
Samson’s omission from previous major tournaments, including the T20 World Cup 2022 and the ODI World Cup 2023, had sparked debates among fans and pundits alike. However, with his inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, the BCCI has finally granted him the opportunity he deserves, much to the delight of cricket fans across the nation.
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Twitter erupts in joy
Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, erupted with joy and excitement following the announcement of Samson’s inclusion. Fans flooded the platform with congratulatory messages and expressions of happiness, praising the BCCI for recognizing Samson’s talent and giving him the chance to represent the country on the global stage.
Political praise
Even prominent figures like Indian politician and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to X to express their excitement over Samson’s selection. Tharoor congratulated the BCCI selectors for assembling an excellent team for the T20 World Cup 2024 and expressed confidence in India’s chances of lifting the trophy with Samson on board.
“Congratulations to the @BCCI selectors on picking an excellent team for the #T20WorldCup2024. Delighted that my constituency will finally be represented at a cricket World Cup with @IamSanjuSamson finally getting a much-deserved break! This team will bring back the trophy!!” tweeted Tharoor.
Congratulations to the @BCCI selectors on picking an excellent team for the #T20WorldCup2024. Delighted that my constituency will finally be represented at a cricket World Cup with @IamSanjuSamson finally getting a much-deserved break! This team will bring back the trophy!!
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 30, 2024
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Manifested this. Sanju Samson to the T20 World Cup! 🇮🇳❤️ pic.twitter.com/C2Vm28BsxY
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2024
SANJU SAMSON IS PLAYING THE T20 WORLD CUP IN THE USA AND WEST INDIES. pic.twitter.com/DbSGsPcW8b
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 30, 2024
SANJU SAMSON INCLUDED IN THE INDIAN TEAM FOR THE T20I WC. 🇮🇳 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hkr3IGETsZ
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2024
Me and my friends reaction after Sanju Samson been selected in the World Cup pic.twitter.com/UIqHWRphET
— Chinmay Shah (@chinmayshah28) April 30, 2024
Shashi Tharoor after Sanju Samson got selected in World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/L32wZjAEN6
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Sanju Samson is going to the US for the T20 World Cup.🩷 pic.twitter.com/8YmEzoOsYp
— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) April 30, 2024
Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey & Chahal after Selecting in WC Squad: #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/h2VOVyFdWZ
— Sumit Mishra (@SumitLinkedIn) April 30, 2024
Happy to see Sanju Samson in the T20 World Cup squad. Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/ZTOvzLhiCj
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 30, 2024
Captain Rohit Sharma did the justice with Sanju Samson & Yuzvendra Chahal.🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/xuhmeUePWs
— 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧 𝕏 (@ImHydro45) April 30, 2024
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are the Wicketkeepers of Team India for T20 World Cup 2024…!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0lG3Bx58b1
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) April 30, 2024
Me finding Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Rinku Singh in T20 World Cup team.
#T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/V08bRDtDXY— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) April 30, 2024
Sanju Samson and Dube being in the squad, you guys deserve it! ♥️#SanjuSamson #Dube #T20WorldCup2024 #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/jExIwGM827
— poorna_choudary (@poornachoudary1) April 30, 2024
Sanju Samson in T20 World Cup squad announced. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/qN2hRGwpX4
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) April 30, 2024
It makes me immensely happy to see #SanjuSamson in the #T20WorldCup2024 squad. Yipppeeee! Congratulations @IamSanjuSamson
Sahi kaam ho gaya! pic.twitter.com/qmAivc9BuK— Mandakini (@mandakini_) April 30, 2024