Wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson's first year with the IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals was Rahul Dravid's last year with the franchise as captain. Samson said that when Dravid asked him about coming into the team, it was like dream coming true.
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Samson spoke on Instagram with New Zealand leg-spinner and spin consultant Ish Sodhi of the Royals team, saying, "Rahul Bhai and Zubeen Bharucha (Royals head of cricket) were taking trials for Rajasthan Royals. I batted well there. At the end of the second day, Rahul Bhai came to me and told me would you play for my team? Rahul bhai coming to me and asking about playing for him, it was like a dream come true."
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The right-handed batsman said, "I had not played the first six matches in the IPL. I always talked with him and other senior players like Shane Watson, Brad Hodge and learned a lot. If I still call them, they will help me. He is always ready to help me." Samson used to be a team mentor even when Samson was in Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals).
