Sanju Samson opens up on MS Dhoni's mantra that will help him regain permanent Indian spot

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson is highly regarded as one of brightest young talents in country. Kerala-based batsman has been a consistent run-scorer in Indian domestic circuit and is one of stand-out Indians for Rajasthan Royals in Indian Premier League (IPL). However, since making his international debut in 2015, Sanju Samson has represented India in only four T20Is so far.

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Sanju Samson opens up on his time with MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

During a recent podcast with Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson said that he is learning to “focus and control” his emotions while batting by following example of veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batsman MS Dhoni. He believes that Dhoni's methods and advice will help him play for India more permanently in future. Time and again, Samson has referred MS Dhoni as his idol as he follows examples set by veteran.

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In podcast, young wicketkeeper-batsman also said that it was fun to play for India during country’s tour to New Zealand between January and February this year. Speaking about New Zealand tour, Sanju Samson said that it was a “fantastic experience” to be around experienced Indian players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He added that it was a “great feeling” when he was sent to bat in Super Over where he batted alongside Virat Kohli.

Samson believed that when players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli trust any youngster in such crucial moments of match, entire team considers that youngster to be a match-winner.

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During IPL 2020 trading and transfer window, Sanju Samson was retained by Rajasthan Royals for US$1.1 million (₹8 crore). batsman was one of 11 cricketers to be retained by franchise for IPL 2020 season. However, Indian T20 event was recently postponed by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) until furr tice in wake of ongoing coronavirus crisis and India lockdown situation.

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