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Sanju Samson's Struggles Continue as he Falls Early Once Again in 3rd T20I against England

January 29, 2025 at 02:57:23 AM GMT+5:30

Sanju Samson's disappointing form in the ongoing T20I series against England continues as he fell early once again, this time to a short delivery from Jofra Archer in the third T20I in Rajkot. Fans on Twitter expressed their frustration with his string of poor performances after a strong run in previous matches. Despite early wickets, India need 94 more runs off 60 deliveries to secure another T20I series win.

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Sanju Samson's Disappointing Form in T20I Series Against England Sparks Fan Frustration

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson's poor run of form in the ongoing Twenty20 International (T20I) series against England has continued, leading to frustration among fans.

In the third T20I in Rajkot, Samson fell for a duck to a short delivery from Jofra Archer. This marked his third early dismissal in the series, following scores of 18 and 27 in the first two matches.

Background

Samson, 27, made his T20I debut for India in 2015. He has since played 14 T20Is, scoring 296 runs at an average of 21.14.

In recent months, Samson has enjoyed a strong run of form in domestic cricket. He was the leading run-scorer in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022, with 458 runs for Rajasthan Royals.

His performances in the IPL had raised hopes that he could be a valuable asset to India's T20I team. However, his recent struggles have raised concerns about his ability to perform consistently at the international level.

Fan Frustration

Fans have taken to Twitter to express their frustration with Samson's recent performances.

"Sanju Samson is a big disappointment. He was so good in the IPL but now he can't even score a single," wrote one user.

Another user said, "Samson is a talented player but he needs to show more consistency. He can't keep getting out early every time."

Top 5 FAQs and Answers

Q1: Why is Sanju Samson not performing well in the T20I series against England? A: Samson's poor form is likely due to a combination of factors, including the quality of the England bowling attack, his own technical flaws, and perhaps a lack of confidence.

Q2: How has Samson performed in the past for India in T20Is? A: Samson has played 14 T20Is for India, scoring 296 runs at an average of 21.14. He has scored one half-century.

Q3: What is Samson's current status with the Indian T20I team? A: Samson is currently a part of the Indian T20I team. However, his poor form may put his place in the team under threat.

Q4: What are the expectations for Samson in the future? A: Despite his recent struggles, Samson remains a talented player with the potential to be a valuable asset to the Indian T20I team. He will need to work on improving his consistency and overcoming his technical flaws.

Q5: Who could replace Samson in the Indian T20I team if he continues to struggle? A: Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhishek Sharma are among the players who could potentially replace Samson in the Indian T20I team if he continues to struggle.

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