They have started supporting thanks to Samson: Mandhana | Courtesy: Smriti Mandhana | Photo Credit: Instagram
Key points
- Sanju Samson has become one of the best hitters in IPL 2020
- Smriti Mandhana has admitted to being impressed by Samson’s batting skills this season.
- Thanks to Samson, Mandhana has started supporting Rajasthan Royals this season.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen each team play three games in the 2020 season and the contests so far between the 8 franchises have been a delight for cricket fans. While some veteran players have struggled to peak form, some youngsters are taking the tournament by storm. Indian women’s team cricketer Smriti Mandhana chose one such player from the Rajasthan Royals (RR) who has made her a defender of the franchise this season.
The Royals remain one of the best franchises this season and are currently in third place in the IPL rankings after two wins from three games. With Steve Smith as captain, RR has challenged on all fronts of the game, be it bowling or hitting. While Jofra Archer has been the standout bowler, it is Sanju Samson who has done the most damage with the bat.
Mandhana, speaking with India todayShe admitted to being a huge Samson fan, so much so that her striking power has made her a Rajasthan supporter this season.
“It’s very inspiring to see the way young people hit. I think Sanju Samson, from the way he’s hitting, I’ve become a huge fan of him. I started supporting RR thanks to him. The way he’s hitting is crazy, to the next level. I’m thinking of learning from everyone who hits and pitches well, ”he told India Today.
Speaking of some of the other female players she loves to watch, the Indian women’s team star chose players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni among the best hitters she enjoys watching play.
“I am watching all the games. I am quite partial to all the players and I don’t have a team to support. I’m not being a diplomat; In fact, I don’t have a team to support. I am supporting Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, ”Mandhana told India Today.
Mandhana herself is expected to grace the stage in the United Arab Emirates when she arrives with some of the best female cricketers from around the world for a ‘Women’s IPL’ event in November. Although the dates of the event have not yet been defined, it is expected to be played from November 4 to 9. The final of the IPL 2020 will be held on November 10.
