Speculation surrounding Sanju Samson’s inclusion in the Asia Cup 2025 playing XI has intensified. The announcement of the squad, and particularly the selection of Shubman Gill as vice-captain, sparked significant discussion. As the tournament nears, with India’s opening match on September 10th, the team’s practice sessions are providing insights. Reports suggest that Samson’s chances of making the playing eleven are looking slim. During a practice session on September 8th, the batting order used in the nets did not include Samson in the initial phase. The batsmen who practiced in the first ninety minutes included Abhishek Sharma, vice-captain Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, and Hardik Pandya. Jitesh Sharma also batted, whereas Sanju Samson focused on wicketkeeping. With the competition between Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson for the wicketkeeper-batsman position, the practice session didn’t favor Samson. Following the batting practice, Jitesh Sharma took up wicketkeeping duties. Samson eventually got his turn to bat later. Though there have been no official announcements regarding the playing eleven, the practice session’s events imply that Samson might have to wait for his turn during the tournament.
Sanju Samson’s Asia Cup Chances Diminish Based on Team India’s Practice Session
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