IPL 2021: Sanju Samson Was Right In Not Taking A Single, Says Sanjay Manjrekar

A day after Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson played the magical 119-run innings but fell just short of guiding his team past the target set by Punjab Kings, opinion was divided on whether he took

Former South Africa pace bowler Dale Steyn, whose last stint in the IPL was with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2020 season too felt it was the right call but felt Morris too is capable of 'clearing the ropes'.

"When you're in and you feel like you can hit any ball for a six and that's the situation that he (Samson) was in, you can't blame him (for not taking a single),," said Steyn.

"I think, he knew where (Arshdeep) Singh was going to bowl... (but) you know when someone like Chris Morris on the other side can also clear the ropes, it's probably the wrong decision. Well, it's such a tight (decision) to make..," added Steyn.

On his part, Samson said, "When I am in the zone and watching the ball well, the sixes come out naturally. I don't think I could have done better than that. I thought I timed it well for a six but unfortunately, couldn't clear the man in the deep."