The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) is going as per the expectations of the fans. Rajasthan Royals have impressed everyone with their stellar performance in the first four matches. The 2008 champions have yet to suffer a defeat in the current season and currently sit first in the standings. This IPL is also a crucial one as it will be followed by the much-anticipated T20 World Cup, which will kick off on June 2 and will be co-hosted by the United States and West Indies.

There is an ongoing debate and discussion about India’s participation in this exhibition match and one of the major focuses is the role of the wicketkeeper.

The selectors have to make a tough choice between Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and Sanju Samson for the wicketkeeping duties. However, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg said Samson would be the best option for the Indian team following his breakthrough performance in the IPL.

“I think Sanju Samson will be him. He has been consistent in the last few years. You want someone with a better strike rate. Samson has been leading Rajasthan as captain Royals, with his bat in front, has done that,” Brad Hogg told NDTV during a live broadcast on his YouTube channel: “Now it’s time for the Indian selectors to support them for the long term in the T20 format. He did. So for me, Samson will play the role of keeper in the Indian team. “video.

In four games so far, Samson has scored 178 runs with two half-centuries at a strike rate of 150.85. On the other hand, Pant, who is back from injury, performed well for Delhi Capitals but also scored some low scores.

Hogg said Samson can play in a variety of positions and could also pose a challenge to Virat Kohli if they both fight for the No. 3 spot.

“Rishabh Pant, he has played more than fifty games in this particular game but he needs to show more consistency. I think Samson can bat in various positions but at number three position, he is perfect as a wicketkeeper-batsman. I would definitely put Samson ahead of KL Rahul and Pant and I think if Kohli bats at number 3 in the T20 World Cup, he will also give Virat Kohli applied pressure,” Hogg said.

Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Virat Kohli is currently the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 316 runs in five games. He also scored 67 balls against RR but was criticized for his low strike rate as RCB ended up losing by 6 wickets.

Samson-led RR will take on Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2024 match in Jaipur on Wednesday.