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IPL 2023: Up against SunRisers Hyderabad In Campaign Opener, Rajasthan Royals Keen To Recreate Magic Of Last Year

A well-balanced squad at their disposal, Rajasthan Royals would look to recreate this year the same magic which saw them emerge second best in IPL 2022, as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in their campaign opener in Hyderabad on Sunday. The Royals, led by Sanju Samson, are a side overflowing with performers, with both the purple cap (highest wicket-taker) and orange cap (highest run-getter) being cornered by their players -- Yuzvendra Chahal and Jos Buttler -- last season. Over the years, the Royals have built the reputation of being gritty opponents that do not surrender an inch of their territory.

Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2023: Preview, Strongest XI, Schedule - All You Need To Know

After losing the final to Gujarat Titans last season, Rajasthan Royals will start their IPL 2023 campaign on April 2, in Hyderabad against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Led by Sanju Samson, RR finished the league phase second in the table behind eventual champions Gujarat Titans. While Jos Buttler won the Orange Cap for scoring 863 runs in 17 matches, Yuzvendra Chahal completed a delightful double by notching up the Purple Cap (27 wickets in 17 matches). After bagging his first Team India central contract, Samson will look to guide his team all the way this time around.

"Don't Compare Suryakumar Yadav with Sanju Samson": India Great's Clear Message To Critics

Former Indian cricket team skipper Kapil Dev said that there can be no comparisons between Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson while showing trust in Rahul Dravid and the team management for showing trust in the World No. 1 T20 batter. Suryakumar had a horrible outing in the recently concluded ODI series against Australia as he scored three consecutive golden ducks. As a result, a number of fans and experts have been calling for the inclusion of Sanju Samson in his place. Kapil back Suryakumar to regain his form and said that he needs support in his journey after the disappointing series.

"He Has To Step Back": S Sreesanth's Blunt Take On Sanju Samson Ahead Of IPL 2023

Sanju Samson has been in and out of the Indian cricket team in the past few years. With Rishabh Pant cementing his position in the team and Ishan Kishan finding a great run of form in white-ball cricket, chances have been few for the Kerala-based cricketer. However, he has been a top performer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the skipper of Rajasthan Royals and his popularity has only grown with time. Former India cricketer S Sreesanth revealed his piece of advice to Samson during his early playing days and described him as a “very attacking captain” in the IPL.

Watch: Sanju Samson Goes Bang Bang In Training Session Ahead Of IPL 2023

One of the most popular cricketers in India, Sanju Samson is a man who has extensive fan-following. Though his international career is yet to reach its full potential, Samson remains a highly attractive batter for his teammates and fans. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 only a few days away from its commencement, Samon was spotted going all guns blazing in a practice session, executing some big hits against a spinner. As the video of Samson's hitting surfaced on social media, fans' excitement levels went up.

"It Felt Like Sanju Samson Is God's Gift": Ex-India Opener Makes Explosive Comment

Sanju Samson is a cricketer who enjoys a massive following among the fans. During India's tours to countries like Ireland and Zimbabwe, there were fans chanting his name and demanding his inclusion in the playing XI. Although the wicket-keeper batsman missed the T20 World Cup due to injury, there were fans on social media who insisted that he could have been a major factor for India in the tournament where Rohit Sharma and Co were beaten in the semi-finals. Former India cricketer Aakaash Chopra weighed in on Samson's massive popularity and the perception surrounding the young cricketer.

Shashi Tharoor Pulls Sanju Samson Into 'Selection Debate' Amid KL Rahul Saga

The competition for places in the Indian team is such that a few failures for one player results in echoes for the selection of another player getting intensified. Over the last few days, KL Rahul's poor performances have resulted in a huge uproar on social media, led by former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad, who continues to bat for Shubman Gill's inclusion in the Karnataka batter's place. As people on Twitter express their views on the 'KL Rahul saga', politician Shashi Tharoor has pulled wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson into the debate.

What Sanju Samson Said About Doing "Finishing" Role For Team India

India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has been in fine form off late, registering scores of 86 and 30 in the first to ODIs of the ongoing three-match series against South Africa. In the first ODI, Samson played a knock against all odds and his fighting spirit kept the hosts in the game. Needing 30 runs in the final over, Sanju gave it his all, and in the end, Team India fell just 9 runs short. The right-handed batter who is used to batting in the top-order, has now started to come lower down the order when donning India colours and the new role is suiting the batter.

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IPL 2023: Up against SunRisers Hyderabad In Campaign Opener, Rajasthan Royals Keen To Recreate Magic Of Last Year

Rajasthan Royals In IPL 2023: Preview, Strongest XI, Schedule - All You Need To Know

"Don't Compare Suryakumar Yadav with Sanju Samson": India Great's Clear Message To Critics

"He Has To Step Back": S Sreesanth's Blunt Take On Sanju Samson Ahead Of IPL 2023

Watch: Sanju Samson Goes Bang Bang In Training Session Ahead Of IPL 2023

"It Felt Like Sanju Samson Is God's Gift": Ex-India Opener Makes Explosive Comment

Shashi Tharoor Pulls Sanju Samson Into 'Selection Debate' Amid KL Rahul Saga

What Sanju Samson Said About Doing "Finishing" Role For Team India