Former England cricket Kevin Pietersen shared his thoughts on the inconsistency of Indian openers Sanja Sanja Samson and Abhishek Sharma in the current T20I series against England at home, as tourists won the third game for 26 runs in Rajkot on January 28.
After the retirement of the Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India relied on this new opening, and even impressively delivered under the aggressive leadership of Suryakumar Yadava. But in the current T20I series, the best four in India fought for running against England.
Kevin Pietersen strives to fight the new Indian opening of a couple against England
Sanja Samson entered the T20I series against England on the back of his successful series against South Africa and Bangladesh, while Abhishek Sharma was impressive from his debut, but could not consistently achieve great results for men in blue.
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Abhishek hit fifty games in the first t20i in Calcutta, but fought in the next two games against England. On the other hand, Sanja Samson scored only 34 rides in three games in the current T20I series with five games against England.
Well, Kevin Pietersen admitted that the offensive cricket did not always lead to success, but expressed his confidence in Samson to return stronger, given the strong record with a fearless approach. He advised the duo to continue risk because it is the only way to improve.
You have to risk the top of the order: Kevin Pietersen says Abhishek Sharmi and Sanja Samson
Kavin Pietersen quoted Star Sports: “I just think it’s stuck in the occasions and that’s life. You have to take the risk on top of the row. Just like Abhishek Sharma, just like all these doughs. They risk the top of the row. Sometimes you win, sometimes lose, but more often than not, Samson comes with the goods. “
Pietersen expressed admiration for Samson’s struck and praised his mental toughness. The cricket Pundit also admitted that things were very unpredictable in the T20i cryr.
Pietersen added further: “I think it is a mental sound and I really like Sanja Samson as a dough. I actually love him. I was quite surprised that in the last few years he had no more consistent role. Yes, he has a game here at the top of the row, but listen, and things happen. “
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Sanja Samson plays a short ball extremely well: Kevin Pietersen rejects concern about short delivery
Furthermore, Kevin Pietersen rejected concern about Sanja Samson’s fight against short delivery Jofra Archer in the current T20I series between India and England. He expressed confidence in Samson’s technique, saying that it was firmly like any top dough.
Pietersen signed himself, saying, “If he continues to do so for the next six weeks or do so for the next few months, I would probably look at him and start questioning his technique. But I think he is an amazing player. I think he plays a short ball extremely well. So, from that point of view, there is no way to stop here and criticize his short ball. “
Significantly, India will follow England in the fourth T20I in full 31 January, followed by the fifth and last T20I 2 on February 2 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Then the two teams will play a three -match series, followed by the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
