In the two matches so far, Sanju Samson scored 26 and 5, and on both occasions was troubled by short deliveries from Jofra Archer.
Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson tried his hand at singing a popular Bollywood song and shared the video on Instagram, seeking feedback. Captain Suryakumar Yadav responded, reminding the Kerala star to focus on the upcoming T20I series.
England pacer Jofra Archer beat his IPL teammate and Indian wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson for pace, accounting for his wicket in the ongoing third T20I between the two teams at the Niranjan Shah St
Samson, mostly prefers to go in the V, Abhishek is stronger on the square. Samson uses his shoulders more, Abhishek relies more on bat-swing thanks to his top-hand grip. It allows him to slice deliveries, rather than employ the fierce cut like Samson.
With the Indian T20I team being in a transition period, following the retirements of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja, one player who has apparently sealed his spot in the XI is Sanju Samson.
India's T20 prowess is way ahead of what they have shown in red-ball cricket, said veteran journalist and THE WEEK Consulting Editor, Sports, Ayaz Memon, after the Men in Blue won the first T20I again
Harry Brook was trolled for saying that the Kolkata smog was one of the biggest reasons why England failed to pick India's Varun Chakarvarthy from his hand.
He is 30 and has some time before the next World Cup arrives two years later. But he may have to reckon with a few more ambitious challengers in 2027.
After outclassing England in the first T20I, India will look to win the second T20I at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on January 25th. It was a one-sided affair at Eden Gardens, where India first restricted England's formidable batting lineup to a low total before chasing it down with ease.
A blistering 79 (34) from Abhishek Sharma powered India to victory against England in the 1st T20I at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Abhishek attacked the star England bowlers as India chased down 133 in just 12.5 overs. He also added pivotal stands with Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma.
The Indian team is set to play a five-match T20I series against England where the side will be led by Suryakumar Yadav. The series opener will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and India will be hoping to continue their dominance in T20Is against a strong England team.
Mohammed Shami is set to make his international comeback while Sanju Samson will return to opening slot for the first T20 match against England at Kolkata on Wednesday.