Samson's Belief Transforms Sharma into Royals' Death Bowling Ace

Sandeep Sharma, Rajasthan Royals pacer, revealed Sanju Samson's instrumental role in his development as a death bowler. Sharma credits Samson for recognizing his potential and pushing him to excel in the crucial final overs.

Sharma recounted Samson's encouraging words, emphasizing the importance of controlling nerves and focusing on the process over results in death bowling. This trust and encouragement from Samson transformed Sharma's role within the Royals, boosting his confidence to bowl in any phase of the game.

Sharma also shared an anecdote of Samson's support after going unsold in the IPL 2023 auction. Samson's call instilled positivity, and when an injury opened a spot in the Royals, Samson advocated for Sharma's inclusion. This backing proved pivotal, as Sharma has since delivered strong performances for the team.