Twitter reacts to Rajasthan Royals releasing Smith and appointing Samson captain for IPL 2021

01/20/2021

In what was the biggest talking point from IPL 2021 retention day, Rajasthan Royals let go of their incumbent skipper Steve Smith and announced that Sanju Samson will lead the franchise in the forthcoming edition. The decision left Twitterati split, with many questioning Samson’s credibility.

Congo Mallu on new job!🎉

Congratulations 🎉💥@IamSanjuSamson #IPL2021 #RajasthanRoyals #NewCaptain #SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/7E0Oi3wVzF
— Asha Mary Reji (@Ashamaryisaac) January 20, 2021

Big news of the day!

Sanju Samson is the captain of Rajasthan Royals. First Malayali to become captain of an IPL team. Proud moment for malayali cricket fans.

Malayali da💪
— Nahda T K (@Nahdatk123) January 20, 2021

Apna time aagaya #Sanju

Sanju Samson The New Skipper For Rajisthan Royals In IPL 2021#IPLretention pic.twitter.com/b73ivtDe0C
— Mahmood_19 (@MahmoodShehzad2) January 20, 2021

Sad truth & yeah, STRANGE!!!

Well...well...well..@rajasthanroyals released #SteveSmith...🙄🙄

Strange..🤔..#IPL2021Auction
— RAHUL JAISWAL (@Rahuljais95) January 20, 2021

(POST) STEVE SMITH RELEASED FROM RAJASTHAN ROYALShttps://t.co/Mb4rlgKFDC
— Vinod Kumar (@VinodKumar2373) January 20, 2021

Maybe!

I think Roy will go to RCB who have released Finch. Maybe RCB might sign Steve Smith also.
— Alankrith Shankar (@AlanzArena) January 20, 2021

2021 is the new beginning! ;)

Steve smith released from RR..
— Ankit Patel (@ankit_patel27) January 20, 2021

#RR have released Steve Smith which probably makes sense. Stokes and Butler better value in the T20 game. Archer a must keep.
— Rahul Puri (@rahulpuri) January 20, 2021

100% sure.