England lost by seven runs in the crucial one-day international of the three-match series against India. England lost, but Sam Karan got away despite this match. Sam knocked out a knock-out 95 and at one time he seems to be giving the team a win. In the absence of Eoin Morgan, England skipper Jose Butler got a glimpse of legendary finisher Mahendra Singh Dhoni at all-rounder Sam Karan during the third and final match.

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England were chasing a target of 330, 168 for six at one time, but Sam was later dropped to eighth and scored 95 not out, bringing the team closer to victory. After the match, Butler said, “Sam played an unbeaten innings and despite the disappointment of losing the match, it will help him progress further.” He said, ‘The way Sam (Dhoni) likes to get the match turning exciting in the last moments in such a situation, Sam showed the same look. Dhoni is a legend and he got a lot to learn from Sam (in the IPL).

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“We all learn a lot from these innings of Sam and we try to think of how one can proceed on his own in such a situation,” Butler said. This fast bowler all-rounder not only scored his career high but also dismissed the dangerous Rishabh Pant. Butler said, ‘Sam showed he was really the winner of the match. He also got Rishabh Pant’s wicket. Whether it’s a Test or ODI or T20, they get a big wicket. The game that Sam showed. We are really proud of that. ‘