Sanju Samson Emulates Rahul Dravid’s Leadership at Rajasthan Royals

RR captain Sanju Samson admires Rahul Dravid's leadership and aims to emulate his qualities. Dravid's influence in the IPL and mentorship have left a lasting impact on Samson, who cherishes the learnings from their time together. The duo reunites for another IPL season.

Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson has lauded the leadership prowess of former Indian skipper and head coach Rahul Dravid. According to the franchise's official site, Samson is eager to absorb the leadership traits displayed by Dravid. With the IPL season approaching, the duo is set to reunite in the Royals' colors, facing Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Samson expressed deep admiration for Dravid, noting his exemplary conduct both on and off the field. In a special feature on JioHotstar, he explained, 'There is a lot to learn from him as a character,' as reported by the official RR website. Dravid, a former RR captain, played a crucial role in Samson's debut season in 2013, where he shone by scoring 206 runs in 10 innings.

Highlighting Dravid's lasting impression, Samson reminisced about Dravid's thoughtful mentorship approach during RR's 2014 season. He observed his methods in communication and team management, striving to emulate them. Samson recounted a significant conversation with Dravid, recalling when Dravid questioned what Sanju represented in the franchise, to which he responded, 'I just continued from where you left.' The anecdote stands testament to Dravid's enduring influence.

(With inputs from agencies.)