Sanju Samson Struggles Against Short Balls
Sanju Samson's struggles against short balls have raised concerns about his place in the Indian team, with the opener managing just 19 runs off 23 short balls in the ongoing T20I series against England.
Indian opener Sanju Samson is facing a challenging time in the ongoing T20I series against England, with his weakness against short balls being thoroughly exposed by the English bowlers, particularly Jofra Archer and Saqib Mahmood.
Samson's struggles against short-pitched deliveries are not new, but they have been highlighted in the current series, where he has been dismissed four times by such balls. His inability to cope with the pace and bounce of the English bowlers has raised concerns about his place in the Indian team, with talented players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prithvi Shaw waiting for their chance to shine.
The statistics are telling, with Samson being caught off seamers in T20 Internationals 18 times, 9 of which have come off short balls. In the ongoing series, he has faced 23 short balls, scoring a mere 19 runs off them. Moreover, 11 of his 13 T20I dismissals in the powerplay have come against pacers, underscoring his vulnerability in the initial overs.
Samson's recent scores in the series - 26, 5, 3, and 1 - are a testament to his struggles, and he needs to address this issue quickly to hold on to his spot in the team. With the competition for places in the Indian team intense, Samson must find a way to overcome his weakness against short balls to justify his selection.
As the series against England continues, all eyes will be on Samson to see if he can turn his form around and prove his worth in the Indian team. With his talent and potential, he has the ability to bounce back, but it will require a significant improvement in his technique and mindset to cope with the challenging short balls.
