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IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Explains How Sanju Samson Can Get Big Scores Like Virat Kohli

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is one of the most exciting talents in world cricket, but has failed to live up to the expectations of the cricketing fraternity, especially in international cricket. Despite showing signs of promise, Samson has failed to deliver consistently at the big stage. Despite agreeing that Samson has matured a bit, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that the 27-year-old batter should add more discipline to his game if he wants to get big scores like Virat Kohli.

IPL 2022: Shoaib Akhtar Names Player Who Should Have Played More Games For India

After finishing second from bottom in the points table last season, Rajasthan Royals (RR) have found new life this season. Skipper Sanju Samson in particular has stepped up massively in the two games so far this season. After playing a 55-run knock in the first game against SunRisers Hyderabad, Samson chipped in with another 30-run cameo against the Mumbai Indians in the second match. Ahead of their game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that Samson has been unlucky and should have played more matches for India.

IPL 2022: I am not done yet, says Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik's unbeaten cameo that helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeat Rajasthan Royals (RR) by four wickets was the result of seasoned wicketkeeper-batter's conscious effort to reinvent himself and prove that he was "not done yet". Karthik struck a superb unbeaten 44 off 23 deliveries and raised 67 runs for the sixth-wicket partnership with Shahbaz Ahmed (45 not out off 26 balls)) as they rescued RCB from a precarious 87 for 5 midway through the match. "I made a conscious effort to do justice to myself. Felt I could have done better in the last few years. The way I've trained has been different. I was telling myself I'm not done yet. I have a goal and I want to achieve something," said Karthik during the post-match presentation.

IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik is as big a character as you can get, says RCB skipper Faf du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis on Tuesday backed his teammate Dinesh Karthik to make another India comeback following the wicketkeeper-batter's match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here. Karthik smashed an unbeaten 44 of 23 balls to fire RCB to a four-wicket win after a batting collapse that put his team in deep trouble. Shahbaz Ahmed also made a crucial 45 off 26 balls to set up the win.

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB: Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed cameos stun Rajasthan Royals

Duo adds 67 off 32 balls as RCB hunt down 169 to hand Royals 1st lossIn the end, it was the finishing flourish from the cool and calm pair of Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed that turned the match in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) favour at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. AS IT HAPPENED | SCORECARD | POINTS TABLEStuttering at 87/5 in 13 overs, veteran Karthik not only soaked up the pressure en route his 23-ball 44*, but also emboldened youngster Ahmed (45 off 26 balls) who joined his senior in routing Sanju Samson's high-flying Rajasthan Royals. Chasing 170, a target that gained respectability in the last three overs when Royals' Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetymer took the score from 118 to 169, RCB got off to a decent start, scoring 48 in the Powerplay.

IPL 2022: Multi-faceted Rajasthan Royals start favourites against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rajasthan Royals’ leadership group were one of the teams that aced the game on the IPL auction table and that has served them well in the two games they have played so far. The perennial underdogs of the previous editions have kickstarted the season with power-packed performances. With two wins from as many matches, Royals captain Sanju Samson seems to have the required artillery, especially in the bowling department, to aim for a few more wins and qualify for the playoffs.

IPL 2022: I see Prasidh Krishna playing all three formats for India, says Jos Buttler

Rajasthan Royals opening batter Jos Buttler feels team-mate Prasidh Krishna has the attributes of becoming a successful fast bowler and foresees the youngster playing for India in all three formats. Krishna, who made his ODI debut last March, has given a good account of himself in the past year. He troubled the West Indies with his disconcerting pace and bounce while also doing well for his previous IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.

Watch: Jos Buttler Takes A Tumbling Catch To Send Daniel Sams Back To The Hut

Rajasthan Royals' batter Jos Buttler displayed a perfect all-round show on Saturday as he helped Rajasthan Royals defeat five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians by 23 runs at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. Buttler first scored 100 with the bat to help Rajasthan post 193/8 in the allotted 20 overs and then as Rajasthan defended the score, the Englishman took a sensational catch to send Daniel Sams back to the pavilion. Chasing 194, Mumbai Indians were in a good spot after Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma registered half-centuries but Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal were able to spin a web and in the end, Sanju Samson's side registered a comfortable win.

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IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Explains How Sanju Samson Can Get Big Scores Like Virat Kohli

IPL 2022: Shoaib Akhtar Names Player Who Should Have Played More Games For India

IPL 2022: I am not done yet, says Dinesh Karthik

IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik is as big a character as you can get, says RCB skipper Faf du Plessis

IPL 2022, RR vs RCB: Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed cameos stun Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2022: Multi-faceted Rajasthan Royals start favourites against Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2022: I see Prasidh Krishna playing all three formats for India, says Jos Buttler

Watch: Jos Buttler Takes A Tumbling Catch To Send Daniel Sams Back To The Hut