India vs England: Jofra Archer Awaits Sanju Samson

As India gears up to face England in the fourth T20 International, all eyes are on Sanju Samson, who has been struggling with his form against the English team, particularly against fast bowlers like Jofra Archer. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has refused to criticize Samson, citing that he can't question his technique after just three failures, while former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has advised Samson to avoid playing pull shots against Archer.

Pietersen believes that Samson is a free-flowing batter who has the ability to score big runs, referencing his performance in the previous series in South Africa. He stated that he would question Samson's technique only if he fails for six months, and expressed confidence in the batter's ability to score runs. On the other hand, Rayudu suggested that Samson should focus on surviving Archer's spell and target other bowlers instead, highlighting that Samson struggles due to a technical issue in his batting approach.

The Indian team management is concerned about Samson's technical weaknesses against express pace, particularly against Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Samson has been unable to face deliveries smoothly and his technical issues need to be sorted out, especially with the T20 World Cup next year. Additionally, Rinku Singh's struggles with back spasms and form have raised questions about his place in the team, and alternative options like Ramandeep Singh may be considered.

The series is an opportunity for India to secure a bilateral series win and prevent the ignominy of losing to England under a new coach. With Arshdeep Singh, India's best T20I bowler in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, in line to make a comeback, the team is looking to make a strong comeback and seal the series before the final game on February 2.

As the fourth T20 International approaches, the stage is set for an exciting match, with Samson's battle against Archer being a key aspect to watch out for. Will Samson be able to overcome his technical weaknesses and score big runs, or will Archer's pace prove to be too much for him? Only time will tell.