IPL 2022: Styris makes fun of RR- New Zealand legend Scott Styris has made fun of the Sanju Samson-led IPL franchise ahead of the upcoming season. The franchise got a brutal reality check as the inaugural 2008 champions chase their only second IPL trophy after a 14-year trophy drought. The brutal reply came as RR said on Twitter that they are hoping to receive pending appraisal and move up in Styris’ power rankings. Follow IPL 2022 latest updates on InsideSport.IN
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On seeing RR’s post on Twitter, Styris poked RR of their big dreams: “At least make them realistic (wink emoji)”. The former NZ star had placed RR at the bottom in his prediction table last season and the franchise ended up finishing seventh.
At least make them realistic 😉 https://t.co/plD5ORAqi2
— Scott Styris (@scottbstyris) January 2, 2022
Led by Sanju Samson, Rajasthan only managed to win five victories in IPL 2021, lost record nine games. Samson emerged as the only positive for RR in the past IPL season. He smashed 484 runs in 15 matches which featured a century (119 runs knock). He had also smashed a couple of fifties.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) kicked start 2022 with a list of goals for the New Year, Sanju Samson was retained as captain while Jos Buttler was retained for his power game. Youngster Yashashvi Jaiswal was retained as an opening batsman for the Halla Bol army. The franchise is hoping to finally lay their hands on the trophy which depends on their auction picks.
- Rajasthan Royals finished seventh, eighth and seventh in the last three IPL seasons
- Their last-best came in IPL 2018 when they finished 4th in IPL Points Table.
- RR needs a complete overhaul in upcoming IPL 2022 Auctions to ensure they form a winning team.
- Sanju Samson & Co will finally look to get some experienced players in their lineup to ensure there’s balance in the squad.
IPL 2022 retention
Sanju Samson (14 crores)
Jos Buttler (10 crores)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (4 crores)
IPL 2022: Scott Styris gives Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals’ 2022 Goals’ a reality check as RR aim to end trophy drought after 14 years- check out
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