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Shane Watson Backs KKR’s Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Comparing 21-Year-Old to Young Sanju Samson

Watson casts the 21-year-old’s progress as proof of a high ceiling.

Overview

  • KKR assistant coach Shane Watson publicly compared Angkrish Raghuvanshi to a young Sanju Samson before the side’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, calling his talent rare.
  • Watson said the 21-year-old’s skill development is "astonishing" and that his batting already looks advanced for his age.
  • In training on a difficult wicket, Watson said Raghuvanshi produced shots that were "ridiculous to watch," reinforcing the view that his ceiling is very high.
  • Raghuvanshi has added wicketkeeping this season, with Watson praising how smooth and reliable he has looked behind the stumps.
  • Coverage notes a strong start to 2026 followed by a quieter run with a middling strike-rate, and Watson stressed that consistency is the next step after a 2024 title role and a 300-run 2025 as KKR’s No. 2 scorer.