Samson’s Bold Bet: Trusts Teen Suryavanshi, Inspires Cricketing World

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson staged a dramatic comeback to the IPL 2025 limelight after scoring a selfless knock that has earned the applause of cricket fans and experts alike. Having missed five games through injury, Samson was back to captain his team against Punjab Kings in Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium but made a front-page news sacrifice-by not opening the batting and instead leaving 14-year-old sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi to stay put at the top of the order.

 

Samson, the Royals' usual opener and the one who had an phenomenal stint with three T20I hundreds for India in 2024, justified his choice at the toss: "If someone has done something extraordinary, you have to respect that no matter his age.". Absolutely would like to pay respect to that, and I will take the fall down the order." Suryavanshi, who replaced Samson during his layoff period for injury, has taken the IPL by storm-most notably scoring a record-smashing 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans to become the league's youngest centurion.

 

Despite a recent dip in form, Samson’s unwavering faith in Suryavanshi’s talent is seen as a masterstroke in nurturing young talent and prioritizing team dynamics over personal milestones. With Rajasthan Royals out of playoff contention, Samson’s leadership and golden gesture have injected fresh positivity and hope for the franchise’s future, making this comeback one to remember for all the right reasons.

 

Source: Times Now News