The former India batter believes that both of Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma would not be the first-choice wicketkeepers for captain Rohit Sharma.
Former Indian batsman Suresh Raina has indicated that Rishabh Pant is prone to be Rohit Sharma’s most well-liked wicketkeeper-batsman. Despite not that includes within the ongoing T20I collection in opposition to Afghanistan, Pant, who is recovering from a automotive accident in December 2022, is anticipated to make a comeback throughout the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, performances within the IPL are essential for gamers vying for a spot within the squad.
Raina, talking on Colors Cineplex and quoted by Sportskeeda, expressed, ‘I really feel Sanju Samson generally is a weapon as he can bat anyplace. Jitesh is additionally there, however I really feel Rohit Sharma’s first choice will likely be Rishabh Pant, relying on what he does within the two months (of the IPL), as a result of he retains nicely and will likely be making a comeback.’
While acknowledging different contenders like Ishan Kishan and Jitesh Sharma, Raina highlighted the impression that Sanju Samson brings, citing his potential to play important innings and captaincy expertise with the Rajasthan Royals.
In the first T20I in opposition to Afghanistan, Jitesh Sharma was chosen by the Rohit-led Indian cricket staff, leaving Sanju Samson on the bench. Ishan Kishan is at present rested, and there is no official rationalization for the omission of KL Rahul, one other wicketkeeper-batsman in competition, from the collection.
