In Indian cricket, all-rounders have long been coveted players. In Rummy cricket, however, there are fewer expectations to be an all-around talent. Being a Kapil Dev is not required. In a powerplay, a powerful hitter who also bowls with exceptional control and swing is an invaluable tool. It is equally important to have a banker in the middle overs who can use the bat and the ball. Do you mean Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya?
The TINA (there is no other) factor might have prevented the selectors from overlooking the two seasoned all-rounders from Gujarat’s east and west. This is a result of a lack of intentional search efforts to find more participants with diverse skill sets. An Indian Premier League team that prohibits its players from participating in other competitions may have considered waiving the Impact Player restriction in an Dafabet year that falls during the World Cup.
In nine IPL 2024 games, Sanju Samson has amassed 385 runs, including three half-centuries. He was in a three-way competition with Pant and KL Rahul to get a spot in the team.
Because the team includes solid wicketkeeper-batters like MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant, Samson has only made a few appearances in Twenty20 international cricket since making his debut against Zimbabwe in 2015. After Pant’s nearly fatal vehicle accident in December 2022, Samson made an incredible return to the white-ball setup in Twenty20 Internationals.
With just 374 runs at an average of 18.70 in 25 matches and one half-century to his credit, Samson hasn’t exactly exuded confidence in the shortest format. However, his performance in the IPL 2024, where his team is winning the title, has been a major factor in his selection.
Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja are your best bets if you’re searching for an all-around player.
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