Samson's Spot in Doubt? Ishan Kishan's Return, Axar Patel's Fitness Ahead of Final T20
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Samson's Spot in Doubt? Ishan Kishan's Return, Axar Patel's Fitness Ahead of Final T20
- •India faces New Zealand in the fifth and final T20 match in Thiruvananthapuram before the T20 World Cup.
- •Sanju Samson's form is under scrutiny, with Ishan Kishan a strong alternative if he recovers from injury.
- •Axar Patel's fitness is uncertain after a finger injury, though he bowled in nets before the last match.
- •India aims for a 4-1 series win to boost confidence, despite having already clinched the series.
- •New Zealand, after a win in Visakhapatnam, believes India is not invincible and seeks a 3-2 series margin.
Why It Matters: India eyes a dominant series win against New Zealand, with player fitness and form crucial before the T20 World Cup.
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