Mind you, Samson had to make do without a lot of his first-choice resources such as Jofra Archer, Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler (for the second leg) unavailable. His composure and confidence irrespective of the situation of the game or the end result were standout features of Samson's first stint as RR captain. A healthy strike rate of 136.72 points towards increased returns with the extra responsibility of captaincy on his shoulders.ДЎ19 To: #RoyalsFamily From: Sanju Samson рџ’— #HallaBol | #IPL2021 | With 484 runs across the entire IPL 2021 campaign, Samson enjoyed his most fruitful season with the bat. The shift in strategy was a clear sign that the RR think-tank was keen on an Indian player to take the side forward.ДЇor a player whose consistency has always come under heavy scrutiny, Samson started the 2021 season in typically blazing fashion, almost pulling off a heist against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a breathtaking 119. #1 Sanju Samson Sanju Samson led the Rajasthan Royals for the first time in IPL 2021 (Picture Credits: Ron Gaunt/Sportzpics/IPL)ДЄfter the Royals decided to part ways with Steve Smith, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson was handed the reins of the side ahead of the 2021 season. Here, we take a look at three Indian players whom the Rajasthan Royals will have their eyes on retaining ahead of IPL 2022. To that end, how they go about their retention policy prior to that will dictate terms to a great extent though. With a fresh season on the cards and a mega auction to precede it, the Royals will be focused on correcting some of their wrongs to put together a squad capable of lifting the title. While there has been talent aplenty in their ranks, it hasn't really been supplemented with the requisite experience that the side would have liked. One of the major reasons for RR's lackadaisical showings over the last few seasons has been the absence of a reliable Indian core. They finished seventh in IPL 2021 with just five wins in 14 league games. Having said that, RR have fallen short of replicating the success they enjoyed during the 2008 season, failing to lift the title or even make a final appearance in 11 attempts since. The Royals won the inaugural edition of the IPL on the back of this very philosophy, with critics going on to dub them a 'Moneyball' franchise. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) have developed a reputation over the years for picking lesser-known Indian talent and providing them with a platform to flourish.

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