'Been with him since I was a kid' - Yashasvi Jaiswal on his relationship with RR captain Sanju Samson

Rajasthan Royals (RR) star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal talked about the camaraderie he shares with Sanju Samson and how his relationship with the skipper and how much he admires being around him on the field as a teammate. His words come as a great gesture of display of gratitude towards the .

There have been two Indian players who have been giving iconic performances for the Royals who are none other than Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson. These two top order batters have been among the runs in the last two seasons for the boys in pink. Jaiswal has also praised Samson while discussing his relationship with him, mentioning that he knows the skipper since he was a kid and a revealed that he is a great person to be around.

“We have known each other for a long time, and I have been with him since I was a kid. I really appreciate our camaraderie—we enjoy spending time together, and it’s always fun playing alongside him. The way he talks, his style—it’s great to be around him. Of course, we are looking forward to this season, and I hope we will enjoy it just as much this year,” he said via JioHotstar.

Sanju is an incredible human being: Jaiswal

Samson was not the only one the 23-year-old batter has praised, as he also credited RR's head coach Rahul Dravid. Samson has said how much confidence he instils in the young players and compliments how he carries himself with such grace and composure on the field.

“I think he is an amazing leader—supportive, caring, and always looking out for everyone. He instils confidence in players, assuring them that they are in the right space and providing the right guidance, which is crucial for both individual careers and the team as a whole. He is also an incredible human being,” the Uttar Pradesh-born added.

“Having someone like Rahul Dravid Sir in this era is a privilege, and seeing him up close is an opportunity to learn—not just about cricket, but also about the way he carries himself off the field. He has maintained such grace and composure over the years, and there is so much to absorb from him. I am truly excited to be here with him and look forward to enjoying this TATA IPL season alongside him,” the Goa batter concluded.