"One Of The Best T20 Players": Rajasthan Royals' Head Coach Kumar Sangakkara Praises India Cricketer Ahead Of IPL 2022
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Indian Premier League 2022: Rajasthan Royals' director of cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara praised franchise captain Sanju Samson and hailed him as "one of the best T20 players."
With the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 just round the corner, Rajasthan Royals' (RR) director of cricket and head coach Kumar Sangakkara praised franchise captain Sanju Samson and even termed him as "one of the best T20 players." Samson, who made his debut for RR in 2013, will lead the side for the second straight year in the competition and Sangakkara hopes that the Indian will not only shine with the bat, but also with his leadership qualities. Talking during the Clubhouse conversation on Red Bull Cricket, Sangakkara said: "Irrespective of him being the captain or the future of RR, he is one of the best T20 players."
Continuing on with the praise, Sangakkara highlighted certain qualities that Samson possesses which come in quite handy while leading from the front.
One interesting aspect that the former Sri Lankan captain pointed out was how Samson accepts the fact that he "doesn't know everything" but is willing to "grow" into the role of a much-improved leader.
"He is a magnificent player, destructive, match-winner, has every ability that you want in a batter. He was captain before I took over last season. I have come to know him really well and admire him. He's got such a passion for RR. He started here; he values that. He is a captain who is willing to admit that he doesn't know everything as yet and he is going to grow into it. He's got natural leadership qualities. He's going to get better and better," he added.
Terming Samson as someone who has "got natural leadership qualities", Sangakkara wished to provide all the support the wicketkeeper-batter needed in order to excel with RR.
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