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Sanju Samson’s Struggles Against England: A Temporary Setback or a Cause for Concern?

 After a stellar performance in the T20I series against South Africa, Sanju Samson’s form has taken an unexpected dip. In the recently concluded five-match T20I series against England, Samson managed to score only 51 runs across five innings—a stark contrast to his explosive 216 runs from four innings in November.

A significant technical flaw in his batting became evident, particularly against England’s express pace attack led by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Samson repeatedly fell victim to the short ball, struggling to find his rhythm and getting dismissed in a similar manner throughout the series.

Selection Dilemma: Samson’s Spot Under Threat?

With the competition for places in India’s T20I squad intensifying, Samson’s underwhelming returns could put his place in jeopardy. The presence of young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill further adds to the selection conundrum. However, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has urged the selectors to exercise patience, emphasizing Samson’s ability to turn matches around when in form.

“When evaluating a T20 batsman, the key consideration is the impact they make when they are playing well,” Manjrekar stated on ESPNCricinfo. “Sanju Samson, when in full flow, has the ability to produce match-winning innings. Players of his caliber should be given a longer rope, even through a lean patch.”

Acknowledging the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket, Manjrekar added, “In this format, batters don’t always have the luxury of settling in. They need to take risks, and sometimes, all it takes is one big innings to rediscover form. Samson should be given ample opportunities because when he gets going, he makes it count.”

Addressing Technical Shortcomings

Manjrekar also pointed out that while Samson showed glimpses of promise, particularly with a quick-fire 26 in the series opener at Kolkata, his subsequent low scores in Chennai, Rajkot, and Pune exposed a lack of confidence. Even in the final match at Wankhede, where he struck two sixes and a four, his innings was cut short by Mark Wood’s pace.

“He started well, and for a moment, it seemed like he had countered his weakness against the short ball. However, his backfoot trigger movement and tendency to move outside leg-stump put him at a disadvantage. England’s bowlers exploited this, cramping him for room,” Manjrekar analyzed.

Manjrekar believes that a combination of self-awareness and tactical adjustments will help Samson overcome this phase. “The ball is rushing onto him a little too quickly, and that’s something he needs to work on. Some street-smart approach should see him through.”

With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, the selectors now face a crucial decision—whether to back Samson’s potential or look elsewhere for consistency.

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