IPL 2019: Predicting the backup wicket-keeper of each team

#6 Sanju Samson (Rajasthan Royals)

Sanju Samson has kept the wickets for Rajasthan Royals earlier.

Rajasthan Royals have got several proven match winners like Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Jos Buttler in their squad. They also have many talented Indian players like Ajinkya Rahane, Jaydev Unadkat, Varun Aaron and so, have a good mix of Indian and foreign talent.

As they have Buttler in their side, he would play the role of the front-line wicket-keeper for Rajasthan in IPL 2019. Buttler had created wonders with his skills in the last season. However, he may leave the Royals before this season of IPL ends because of the World Cup. Rajasthan may then need to assign the wicket-keeping duties to Sanju Samson.

Samson would fit in this category well as he has the experience of keeping the wickets for RR in the past. Hence, he would be the back-up wicket-keeping option for RR this season.