5 IPL performers who can be the solution to India's No. 4 problem

#2 Sanju Samson

Samson has been the mainstay of Royals batting this year

Sanju Samson made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals in 2013 as an 18-year-old. He impressed everyone with some eye-catching innings in his debut season itself. After a couple of fruitful seasons in IPL, Samson was selected in the Indian T20 team.

But he played a single T20 before being dropped. Samson continued performing well in IPL but because of his below-par performances in the domestic circuit, he was never again considered for the national side.

However, Samson was the top scorer for his stateside Kerala in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has carried on with his good form in IPL as well.

So far in IPL 2018, the stylish batsman has made 282 runs at a healthy average of 40.28 and a strike rate of 145.36.

He can also be the backup wicket-keeper in the squad. Keeping in mind his track record of performing well against top quality bowlers, Samson should be included in the ODI side.