Discussions have started about Indian wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson even before the Asia Cup 2025 debut. Actually, Sanju Samson may be doing well in T20 cricket, but there is a churn on whether he will get a place in the playing eleven for the Asia Cup. After the return of Shubman Gill in the team and he was made the vice -captain, there is no place in Samson’s playing XI. At the same time, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri has also warned Team India in this episode.
Sanju Samson scored three centuries after the T20 World Cup last year, taking responsibility for the opening. In 12 matches, he scored 417 runs against Bangladesh, South Africa and England. During this time his average was 37.90 and the strike rate was 183.70. However, his last series against England faded, with his best score in five matches only 26 runs.
Shubman Gill’s return has made it difficult for Samson. It is likely that Gill will be given a chance on the top order that may have to play in the middle order. In this situation, he will have to compete with Jitesh Sharma.
Meanwhile, Ravi Shastri has given a big statement about Sanju Samson. Ravi Shastri believes that it would not be right to remove Samson from the opening position. He said that Sanju is considered the most dangerous batsman in the top order itself. They should be allowed to play in the top order itself.
Shastri further said that, if Gill is to be included, then someone else can be in place, but removing Samson from the opening is not right for the team. Samson’s previous IPL was filled with ups and downs due to injuries. But he achieved a rhythm before the Asia Cup by performing well for Kochi Blue Tigers in the Kerala Cricket League, including a century.