Samson in Spotlight as India Faces Axar Patel Fitness Concerns Ahead of Final T20I
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Samson in Spotlight as India Faces Axar Patel Fitness Concerns Ahead of Final T20I
- •Sanju Samson is under pressure to perform in the final T20I against New Zealand, hoping home support helps him regain form.
- •Concerns linger over Axar Patel's fitness after a finger injury, with Ishan Kishan also recovering from an unspecified injury.
- •India aims to fine-tune bowling combinations, potentially bringing back Varun Chakravarthy, as T20 World Cup preparations conclude.
- •The team seeks a dominant 4-1 series win to boost confidence, despite a recent loss to New Zealand in the fourth T20I.
- •The Greenfield Stadium is a high-scoring venue, and New Zealand, having found a way to beat India, expects a competitive match.
Why It Matters: India juggles player fitness and form, especially Sanju Samson and Axar Patel, in the final T20I before the World Cup.
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