Giving Samson a Chance: Sreesanth’s Recommendation for India’s Playing XI in 2024 T20 World Cup

As a former India fast bowler, Sreesanth believes that Sanju Samson should be included in the team’s playing XI for the 2024 T20 World Cup. According to Sreesanth, Samson should be played as a pure batsman instead of replacing first-choice wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and ahead of Shivam Dube. He believes that if Dube is not bowling, India would benefit from having a better batsman like Samson in the team, particularly as a finisher.

Sreesanth emphasizes the importance of giving Samson a chance in the playing XI, despite his usual batting position in the IPL being at no. 3. He suggests that Samson should be used as a finisher alongside Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja in the T20 World Cup. Sreesanth highlights Samson’s successful performance in the IPL prior to the tournament, where he was among the top run-scorers for Rajasthan Royals.

India is set to face Australia and Afghanistan in the Super 8 stage of the tournament, and Sreesanth reflects on Shivam Dube’s contribution in a crucial match against USA where he played a significant role in helping India secure victory and advance to the Super 8 stage. Despite acknowledging Dube’s potential with the bat, Sreesanth believes that having Samson in the team could strengthen India’s batting lineup, especially if Dube is not bowling. His experience as a T20 World Cup and Cricket World Cup winner adds weight to his insights and recommendations for Indian team’s composition in upcoming tournament.

Sreesanth recommends including Sanju Samson as pure batsman instead of replacing first-choice wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and ahead of Shivam Dube for India’s playing XI for 2024 T20 World Cup based on his strong fielding skills and eagerness to get an opportunity.