Hailing Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s bit-hitting skills, Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson the 13-year-old prodigy ‘seems to be able to contribute’ within the upcoming Indian Premier League season, beginning March 22.
The Royals start their marketing campaign towards Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23.
Talking on the SuperStar collection on JioHotstar, Samson was requested what recommendation he would give Suryavanshi, the youngest participant ever to play within the IPL. Royals signed Suryavanshi for Rs 1.1 crore.
Samson mentioned: “The boys of at this time don’t lack confidence in any respect. They’re very courageous and perceive the present scenario of Indian cricket and the model of cricket that must be performed. For me, slightly than giving recommendation, I want observing first—how a teenager desires to play his cricket, what he likes, and how much help he wants from me. Then, I work my means round that. Vaibhav seems to be very assured; he was hitting sixes out of the bottom on the academy. Individuals had been already speaking about his power-hitting. What else are you able to ask for? It’s all about understanding his strengths, backing him, and being there for him like an elder brother.”
Samson added that the onus will probably be on the remainder of the staff to offer him a ‘relaxed surroundings’. Sanju additional shared his ideas on Vaibhav’s readiness and potential, saying, “I believe he seems to be able to contribute. The secret’s to maintain him in one of the best form… We guarantee a constructive ambiance within the dressing room and again our gamers. You by no means know — he would possibly find yourself enjoying for India in a few years. I really feel he’s prepared for the IPL. He seems to be able to touchdown just a few stable punches right here and there. Let’s see what the longer term holds.”