The India National Cricket Team squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be announced on Saturday (18th January). One of the things that has kept many confused is who will be the wicketkeeper for the team in the tournament.
The battle is most likely all set to be between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson for the place. While the left-hander averages 33.50 in the 31 ODIs, Samson has scored 510 runs at an average of 56.66 and has been in terrific white-ball form.
“Sanju Samson has gone ahead. You have to understand this. With Rishabh Pant, people have their emotions attached. He is a big match-winner in Tests. Who can forget his knock at the Gabba and the hundred in South Africa? He performs well in overseas conditions. He is a good wicketkeeper. Rishabh Pant is a better wicketkeeper than Sanju Samson; he has almost reached the same level as MS Dhoni.
He has reached that level where you need to keep him with KL Rahul in the Champions Trophy squad - Mohammad Kaif on Sanju Samson
Mohammad Kaif said that Samson had the best year in his international career and claimed that it's now time for team management to fully back him. He highlighted the calmness of the right-hander, saying that he needs to be there with KL Rahul. He added:
"Sanju Samson is a relaxed batter. He has benefitted from leading in the IPL. He has reached that level where you need to keep him with KL Rahul in the Champions Trophy squad."
Someone needs to tell him that his white-ball stats are not that great - Mohammad Kaif on Rishabh Pant
“Rishabh Pant needs to recognise the reality. If someone tells him 'wrong things are being done with you', they are not telling the right things. Rishabh Pant should stay away from such friends. Someone needs to tell him that his white-ball stats are not that great. Sanju Samson has genuinely earned that chance to go to the Champions Trophy. Rishabh Pant needs to work hard.”
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