Convinced that possessing an array of shots is a must to go with power-hitting, wicket-keeper batsman Sanju Samson says he worked on these aspects during the coronavirus enforced break.
The work done by Samson was there to be seen when he pulverised the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday night, setting up a Rajasthan Royals’ win with his blistering 32-ball 74-run knock, studded with nine sixes and a boundary.
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That he is an impact player is a known fact but his clean and elegant hitting earned praise from one and all.
“I think range-hitting is what the game demands in this generation. I had time to work out in these five months, and I think I’ve increased that ability,” Samson said at the post-match presentation.
“I’ve been working hard on my fitness, diet, and training, and on my strength,…