• Sanju Samson's inclusion in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 has sparked widespread celebration among cricket fans and pundits.

  • With his stellar performances in the IPL 2024, Samson now has the opportunity to showcase his talent on the global stage.

Twitter goes gaga as BCCI includes Sanju Samson in India’s squad for the T20 World Cup 2024
Sanju Samson's inclusion in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 triggers celebration among cricket fans (Image Source: Twitter)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled Team India’s roster for the imminent T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday. Among the significant revelations was the naming of star batter Sanju Samson. Recognized fo♒r his outstanding form and exemplary leadership in the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper secured his spot in the squ♍ad.

Recognition of outstanding performance

Under Samson’s captaincy, RR has dominated the IPL 2024, securing 8 wins out of 9 matc𒈔hes and claiming the top spot in the points table. His consistent performances with the bat, scoring 385 runs from 9 matches at a strike rate of 161, have earned him a well-deserved spot in the national squad.

Overcoming competition

Despite stiff competition from seasoned players like KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Ishan Kishan, and Jitesh Sharma, Samson’s consistent displays throughout the IPL season have catapulted him into the limelight. His selection reflects the selectors’ confidence in his abilities to deliver on the global stage.

A long-awaited break

Samson’s omission from previous major tournaments, including the T20 World Cup 2022 and the ODI World Cup 2023, had sparked debates among fans and pundits alike. However, with his inclusion in the T20 World Cup 2024 squad, the BCCI has finally granted him the opportunity he deserves, much to the delig꧙ht of cricket fans across the nation.

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Twitter erupts in joy

Social media platforms, particularly Twitter, erupted with joy and excitement following the announcement of Samson’s inclusion. Fans flooded the platform with congratulatory messages and expressions of happiness, praising the BCCI for recognizing Samson’s talent and giving him the chance to represent the country on the global stage.

Political praise

Even prominent figures like Indian politician and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took to X to express their excitement over Samson’s selection. Tharoor congratulated the BCCI selectors for assembling an excellent team for the T20 World Cup 2024 and expressed confidence in India’s chances of lifting the trophy with Samson on board.

“Congratulations to the @BCCI selectors on picking an excellent team for the #T20WorldCup2024. Delighted that my constituency will finally be represented at a cricket World Cup with @IamSanjuSamson finally getting a much-deserved break! This team will bring back the trophy!!” tweeted Tharoor.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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