Samson vs Pant vs Rahul: Navjot Singh Sidhu named No. 1 wicketkeeper for T20 World Cup | cricket news

The competition for the wicketkeeper’s spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2024 is arguably the fiercest among all the positions. Players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Sanju Samson have emerged as top contenders for the spot behind the stumps, but no one is a strong contender. Experts and fans differ in their opinions on the matter, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee is also yet to finalize the No. 1 pick. As far as former India all-rounder Navjot Singh Sidhu is concerned, Samson is his number one choice.

Sidhu, who has been working as a pundit on Star Sports for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), lauded Samson’s rise, calling him a ‘different’ player than he was a year or two ago.

“No. 1 is Sanju Samson, in form. This is a different Samson. If India finds themselves in a situation where they need an extra opener or No. 4 batsman or No. 6, you have KL Rahul, Whoever they are.” Form. But I would still prefer Samson, followed by Rishabh Pant. Now, do you consider him a white-ball specialist, but he is staying in Tests. As of now, my priorities are these three,” Sidhu said.

Samson performed brilliantly with the bat for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants and scored 71 runs in 33 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. After the game, Samson cited his role behind the stumps as a wicket-keeper as a key factor behind his innings.

“I’m very fortunate to be behind the wicket. There was some purchase with the new ball and then a good wicket to bat on. The guys who came in and bowled an over in the power-play have done a vital job of the innings.” The start and end were good. We gave away some runs in the middle overs. Form is temporary in this format.

“We have seen Jurel in Tests. We have confidence in him. He has been batting for an hour at times and at times two hours at times in the nets. We are doing really well. We have been a bit lucky also. We have had a good time in the process. needs to continue.” Ok. In team meetings, we talk about ticking off one game at a time for us,” he said.