The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) revealed Team India‘s roster for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday. Significant revelations included the naming of Star Batter Sanju Samson. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain, known for his outstanding form and exemplary leadership in the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season, secured his place in the squad.
Recognition of outstanding achievements
Under Samson’s captaincy, RR dominated IPL 2024, securing 8 wins from 9 matches and securing the top spot in the points table. His consistent performances with the bat, scoring 385 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of 161, have earned him a well-deserved place in the national squad.
Overcome competition
Despite strong competition from experienced players like KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Ishan KishanAnd Jitesh Sharma, Samson’s consistent performances throughout the IPL season have catapulted him into the limelight. His election reflects voters’ confidence in his ability to achieve success on the global stage.
A long-awaited break
Samson’s omission from previous major tournaments, including the T20 World Cup 2022 and that ODI World Cup 2023, had sparked debate among fans and experts alike. But with his inclusion in the 2024 T20 World Cup squad, the BCCI has finally given him the chance he deserves, much to the delight of cricket fans across the country.
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Twitter erupts with joy
Social media platforms, especially Twitter, erupted in great joy and excitement following the announcement of Samson’s induction. Fans flooded the platform with congratulatory messages and congratulations and praised the BCCI for recognizing Samson’s talent and giving him a chance to represent the country on the global stage.
Political praise
Even prominent personalities like Indian politicians and congressmen Shashi Tharoor went to X to express their excitement about Samson’s selection. Tharoor congratulated the BCCI selectors for putting together an excellent team for the 2024 T20 World Cup and expressed confidence that India will win the trophy with Samson on board.
โCongratulations to the @BCCI selectors for selecting an excellent team for the #T20WorldCup2024. I’m delighted that my constituency will finally be represented at a Cricket World Cup and @IamSanjuSamson will finally get a well-deserved break! This team will bring back the trophy!!โ Tharoor tweeted.
Congratulations to them @BCCI Selectors in choosing an excellent team for the #T20WorldCup2024. I am delighted that my constituency will finally be represented at a Cricket World Cup @IamSanjuSamson Finally a well-deserved break! This team will bring back the trophy!!
โ Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 30, 2024
This is how Twitter reacted:
Manifested this. Sanju Samson for the T20 World Cup! ๐ฎ๐ณโค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/C2Vm28BsxY
โ Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2024
SANJU SAMSON TO PLAY THE T20 WORLD CUP IN THE USA AND WEST INDIES. pic.twitter.com/DbSGsPcW8b
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 30, 2024
SANJU SAMSON HAS BEEN MADE IN THE INDIAN TEAM FOR THE T20I WORLD CUP. ๐ฎ๐ณ โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/hkr3IGETsZ
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2024
Me and my friends’ reaction after Sanju Samson was selected for the World Cup pic.twitter.com/UIqHWRphET
โ Chinmay Shah (@chinmayshah28) April 30, 2024
Shashi Tharoor after Sanju Samson was named in the World Cup squad pic.twitter.com/L32wZjAEN6
โ Sagar (@sagarcasm) April 30, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Sanju Samson is traveling to the USA for the T20 World Cup.๐ฉท pic.twitter.com/8YmEzoOsYp
โ Bhawana (@bhawanakohli5) April 30, 2024
Sanju Samson, Shivam Dubey and Chahal after their selection in the WC squad: #IndianCricketTeam pic.twitter.com/h2VOVyFdWZ
โ Sumit Mishra (@SumitLinkedIn) April 30, 2024
I am happy to see Sanju Samson in the T20 World Cup squad. Well deserved. pic.twitter.com/ZTOvzLhiCj
โ RATNISH (@LoyalSachinFan) April 30, 2024
Captain Rohit Sharma did justice with Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal.๐ฅบโค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/xuhmeUePWs
โ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง ๐ (@ImHydro45) April 30, 2024
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are Team India’s wicketkeepers for the T20 World Cup 2024…!!!!! pic.twitter.com/0lG3Bx58b1
โ Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) April 30, 2024
I find Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant and Rinku Singh in the T20 World Cup team.
#T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/V08bRDtDXYโ UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) April 30, 2024
With Sanju Samson and Dube in the squad, you deserve it! โฅ๏ธ#SanjuSamson #Dube #T20WorldCup2024 #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup24 pic.twitter.com/jExIwGM827
โpoorna_choudary (@poornachoudary1) April 30, 2024
Sanju Samson announced in T20 World Cup squad. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/qN2hRGwpX4
โ Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) April 30, 2024
It makes me extremely happy to see that #SanjuSamson in the #T20WorldCup2024 squad. Yippeeee! congratulations @IamSanjuSamson
Real work was done! pic.twitter.com/qmAivc9BuKโ Mandakini (@mandakini_) April 30, 2024
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