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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: Nothing seems to be going right for the Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team on their tour of Britain. At times, the bowlers prove expensive, while at other times, the batters fail to perform. Matters reached a low point during the third T20 match against England, where the entire Indian team was bowled out for just 76 runs, suffering their heaviest defeat in this format in terms of runs. The fourth T20 match of the series is scheduled for Thursday.
India Faces Historic Defeat Against England in 3rd T20
The Indian batting lineup completely flopped in the third T20 match, resulting in the team's most crushing defeat in T20 history in terms of runs. Team India is currently trailing 0-2 in the series. Following these consecutive poor performances, the team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir are considering major changes to the playing XI for the fourth match.
IND vs ENG: Fans Demand Sanju Samson Return After Collapse
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Regarding team selection, the biggest question concerns wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. He was left out of the second and third T20 matches in favor of 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. So far, the youngster's performance has been neither particularly poor nor outstanding compared to the rest of the squad.
Will Sanju Samson Return to Playing 11?: With the team trailing in the series, head coach Gautam Gambhir has not ruled out the possibility of Samson's return. Following the crushing defeat in the third T20, fans vented their frustration outside Trent Bridge Stadium, loudly chanting ‘We Want Sanju’.
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India Playing 11 Tactical Changes: Will Tilak Varma Be Dropped?
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To include Sanju Samson in the team without disturbing the opening pair, changes would need to be made to the middle order.
Additionally, the management wants to give Vaibhav Suryavanshi the opportunity to showcase his talent without any pressure.- Ishan Kishan Is Safe: Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan’s spot in the playing XI is considered secure, as the management has full confidence in his wicketkeeping and aggressive batting style.
- Tilak Varma Under Radar: Vice-captain Tilak Varma’s place could come under scrutiny to make way for Samson. Due to poor form, Tilak might have to sit out of the playing XI.
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