Wed Jan 29 11:59:46 UTC 2025: ## Samson’s Short-Pitch Struggle Threatens India Opening Spot
**Mumbai, January 29, 2025** – Indian opener Sanju Samson is facing a major slump in form, struggling significantly against short-pitched deliveries, particularly those bowled by England’s Jofra Archer. His recent scores of 26, 5, and 3 in the ongoing T20 series against England highlight this weakness. Archer’s bouncers, aimed at Samson’s head, have consistently found success, leaving the batsman unable to defend or effectively counter-attack.
Samson’s inability to play the pull shot effectively against these short deliveries is a major concern. He reportedly is practicing extensively with a plastic ball on a cement pitch to improve his technique, but his continued failure raises serious questions about his place in the opening lineup.
Social media is abuzz with criticism, with many suggesting that if Samson doesn’t address this weakness quickly, he risks losing his opening position permanently. His performance in the remaining two T20 matches will be crucial in determining his future prospects. Unless he finds a way to effectively negotiate short-pitched bowling, his career could be at stake.
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