Samson has previously opened the innings five times for India in T20Is, with a highest score of 77. \u201cThe second opener is Sanju Samson. He will play, and he will open in the series going forward,\u201d said Suryakumar in the pre-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
All eyes will be on the newbies in the Indian team for this series \u2013 tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav, pace all-rounders Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy \u2013 as they look to build a team for their Men\u2019s T20 World Cup title defence at home in 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt is a good opportunity. As we have seen, they played for their states and IPL franchises and have a lot of potential to make an impact in the game. I hope they will play tomorrow or in the coming matches going forward. I hope they will do the same things as they have been doing because there is no need to do anything different here.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also revealed about not facing Mayank Yadav, who had a breakout Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season by clocking 150kmph speeds and became fit after a lengthy rehab at the NCA, in the nets yet. \u201cThere is an X factor in all the players, not just him. It feels good to see the small bits and pieces coming together.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI did not play him in the nets because our net planning was a bit down, and someone else faced him. But I have seen what he has done, what potential he has and what difference he can make for the team. So, it is good to see him here. He has the extra pace, and is an X factor.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, it is important to manage him well, because we have seen the fast bowlers, and how much cricket is going on. Everyone is playing cricket in their own state. The Duleep Trophy was recently held, and everyone is playing everywhere for their states. So, it is important to take care of everyone, and it\u2019s being done. So, he is a good addition to the Indian team, and will do well.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Bangladesh said previously they were expecting a slow and low wicket in the venue\u2019s first international game. But Suryakumar had a different reading of how the pitch would play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe didn't find the wicket low and slow. We practiced for three days. But we didn't find much difference. According to the T20 game, the wickets are good. Yes, it is competitive. But at the same time, it looks good.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suryakumar signed off by commenting on his T20I captaincy career so far and if he harbours ambitions of captaining Mumbai Indians in the IPL in the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cYou have thrown in a googly, but I am really enjoying this new role. When I was playing under Rohit (Sharma) bhai's captaincy in MI, I gave my inputs whenever I felt it was required.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Suryakumar signed off by commenting on his T20I captaincy career so far and if he harbours ambitions of captaining Mumbai Indians in the IPL in the future.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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