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Why Has Sanju Samson Not Selected Tushar Deshpande In RR's Playing XI vs PBKS?

Aashay Chopade

Tushar Deshpande and Sanju Samson (Source: AP Photos)Tushar Deshpande and Sanju Samson (Source: AP Photos)

Sanju Samson is back as Rajasthan Royals' skipper, but has not got off to a winning start at toss as Shreyas Iyer called it right once again. He has decided to bowl first after winning the toss, and would be looking to continue the winning run. They have not made any change to their line-up, while RR have made one forced change.

RR Brings In Former LSG Bowler In Playing XI vs PBKS

Tushar Deshpande is out of the XI because of the niggle as mentioned by Sanju Samson at the toss and in his place, Yudhvir Singh has been included into the line-up. The right-arm pacer from Jammu has played for LSG before, but his career has been rocked by injuries, and would be hoping to make an impact on his IPL comeback. Rajasthan Royals have lost two and won one so far, and would be hoping to make a statement with a win against unbeaten Punjab Kings.

Also, Sanju Samson would be hoping that he and Yashasvi Jaiswal score runs in this game, and take RR off to a flier, something they have not been able to do this season. The pitch is expected to be flat and lot of runs are likely to be scored by top-order and RR would need to get a score in excess of 200.