IPL 2022: It's going to be a fresh experience playing under Sanju Samson, says Rajasthan Royals' Navdeep Saini

Navdeep Saini will be an important cog in the newly formed fast bowling line-up of his new franchise, Rajasthan Royals. Having recently been a part of the Delhi squad during the league stage of the Ranji Trophy, where he picked up 5 wickets in two matches, the Karnal Express hopes to get better as he shifts his focus to the white-ball game, aiming to contribute and help the Royals in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Speaking on the opportunity of playing for the Royals, Saini said, "It's wonderful to play for a franchise like Rajasthan Royals, who were the first-ever champions of the IPL. I'm looking forward to working with the very experienced coaching group and a talented group of players. The Royals are known for fostering a fantastic atmosphere around the group, and I'm simply looking to experience that and connect with everyone and get going this season."

Being a bowler who relies on swing and accuracy, Saini said he's looking forward to working with one of the biggest names in T20 cricket. "I am most looking forward to connecting with Trent Boult during the IPL. He is someone who has achieved so much in both international and IPL cricket, and it'll be a great experience to just speak to him about various aspects of fast bowling. I'll be most focused on observing him go about his business, and hopefully that should also help in improving my own game," expressed Saini, who has 17 wickets in the IPL at an economy of 8.47.

The 29-year-old also revealed how he shares a good bond with the Royals skipper, "I share a great rapport with Sanju. I have spent a lot of time with him at the national team and have had a lot of discussions with him off the field. I feel it's going to be a fresh