Sanju Samson will lead Rajasthan Royals for the first time in IPL 14.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) newly-appointed skipper Sanju Samson, while talking about his team’s combination for IPL 2021 said that they will look for a bit of stability in the opening department.
Rajasthan Royals will face Punjab Kings in their opening match of IPL 14. Sanju Samson-led franchise will be keen to bounce back in this year's tournament after having a forgettable IPL 2020, where they finished last on the points table.
Addressing the press conference ahead of their first match, RR skipper Sanju Samson said that he along with Kumar Sangakkara will be trying to give the best combination for the team. He added that they will look for a bit of stability in the opening department.
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"Actually, it depends, me and Sanga will be trying to give the best combination for the team. From my point of view, it is crucial to give an individual or opening partners enough time in the tournament. So, a bit of stability will be seen in the tournament and the rest is dependent upon how we go ahead," Sanju Samson said during the virtual press conference.
While replying to the question which asked ‘about the team's approach this season’'Sanju Samson said that he truly believes in his players and it's all about trusting and expressing.
"Nothing much has to be changed, I truly believe in my own players and all supporting staff. It is all about trusting yourself and going there and expressing yourself,” he said.
Sanju Samson further said that his side will continue to play fearless and attacking cricket, which is the demand of the T20 format.
"This format demands that kind of attitude. We like to believe that everyone is thinking with the almost same mindset so the players' mindset is almost the same to go out and play some good cricket and enjoy their fearless attitude. That is what we stick to and that is what this tournament demands. So, we keep it that way," he concluded.
(ANI Inputs)