Veteran Suresh Raina has explored team India’s wicket-keeping options for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Raina opined that Rohit Sharma will look to go for star batter Rishabh Pant as his first-choice wicketkeeper if he stays fit. The Southpaw stated that Sanju Samson is also a very good option for the role.
“Feel Sanju Samson can be a weapon, as he can bat anywhere. Jitesh is also there, but I feel Rohit Sharma’s first choice will be Rishabh Pant, depending on what he does in the two months (of the IPL), because he keeps well and will be making a comeback, Raina said in a conversation with Colors Cineplex.
Samson brings impact: Raina
Raina also opined that Sanju Samson should be ahead of the race to make it into the squad ahead of Jitesh Sharma. Samson brings some much-needed experience with him and exceptional leadership qualities from his tenure with the IPL’s Rajasthan Royals.
“Ishan Kishan is another option. Jitesh Sharma is keeping exceptionally well and has done well in batting whenever he has got a chance. However, Sanju Samson brings impact. He plays big knocks. He thinks like a captain and captains the Rajasthan Royals as well. I have great confidence in him,” Raina added.
