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Rory Dollard

Jofra Archer sends five-word message to wonderkid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, after England thrash India

Jofra Archer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi England India
  • England's Jofra Archer is looking forward to his next encounter with 15-year-old Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, declaring "may the best man win" as their individual rivalry intensifies.
  • Archer successfully dismissed Sooryavanshi with a 91mph bouncer in Tuesday’s T20 match, after the young Indian had previously hit two sixes off the pace bowler.
  • England opener Phil Salt, who has known Archer since childhood, scored a crucial 70 runs from 44 balls, setting the stage for England's commanding 125-run victory in the third T20 International on Tuesday.
  • Despite Sooryavanshi's impressive performance as the top run-scorer in this year's Indian Premier League, England have managed to keep him in check, dismissing him for 14 and 13 in his first two T20 internationals.
  • India's head coach Gautam Gambhir is under pressure following four consecutive defeats and is considering recalling Sanju Samson, the T20 World Cup player of the tournament, amid calls from fans.

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Jofra Archer relishing duel with teenage IPL teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: ‘May the best man win’

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