Joe Root in IPL 2023© BCCI
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli are among the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team, but when asked who he would like to play under, former England skipper Joe Root had a hilarious answer. In a video posted by Rajasthan Royals, Root was asked to choose between several options and when asked about the captaincy of Kohli and Dhoni, Root decided to walk straight and not give a definitive answer. Root is part of the franchise this season, but he hasn’t played a single game so far.
Finally, Joe asked that last question #IPL2023 | @FinoPaymntsBank pic.twitter.com/ORx0O7r4fO
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 4, 2023
What’s your choice?
A) Virat Kohli
B) MS Dhoni
C) Both pic.twitter.com/hIry1JWhrz— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 5, 2023
Rajasthan Royals face a tough challenge when they face Gujarat Titans on Friday.
The Sanju Samson-led squad has plenty of talent but has failed to maintain a winning streak as of late. Rajasthan has lost three matches and won as many in their last six matches.
In their last game against the Mumbai Indians, the dreaded bowling division failed to defend 212. Pace spearhead Trent Boult, all-rounder Jason Holder, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Sen all leaked runs. They would hope for a better show at home on Friday.
The Royals can take a little solace in coming out victorious against GT earlier in the season. Rajasthan has the firepower in their batting line-up to pile up runs. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal is enjoying a fine run, but the team needs the trio of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to fire.
A win for Rajasthan, who has a Net Run Rate of 800, at Sawai Man Singh Stadium will catapult them to the top of the table.
(with PTI inputs)
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