Wed Jan 29 13:38:22 UTC 2025: **India’s Sanju Samson Falls Again to Archer in Third T20I**
Rajkot, India: Indian opener Sanju Samson was once again dismissed by England’s Jofra Archer in the third T20I match of the series in Rajkot. Despite undergoing special batting practice sessions in preparation, including using a plastic ball on a cement pitch with the Indian team’s new batting coach, Samson managed only three runs off six balls before being caught by Adil Rashid in Archer’s third over. This continues a pattern from the first two matches, where Samson struggled against Archer’s pace and bounce. In the first match, he scored 26 runs off 20 balls, while in the second, he managed only 5 runs off 7. The special practice sessions focused on improving his ability to handle short balls and bouncers, incorporating various shots like pull shots, hooks, cuts, and ramps. However, these preparations proved insufficient against Archer’s skill.
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