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Sanju Samson's Asia Cup Role Under Threat as India's Shubman Gill Returns as T20I Vice-Captain

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Sanju Samson's position in the Indian team has been uncertain since the announcement by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday. With the return of Shubman Gill as the T20I vice-captain, Samson's chances of opening in the Asia Cup squad have been significantly reduced. Despite being given a chance to adapt in the line-up by representing Kochi in the Kerala Cricket League 2025, Samson's recent performance has left him struggling to regain his form.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sanju Samson's place in the Indian team's Asia Cup squad is under threat due to Shubman Gill's return as the T20I vice-captain.
  • Samson was initially considered for the opener role in the T20I format, but with Gill's return, his position is now uncertain.
  • Samson has been given a chance to adapt in the line-up by representing Kochi in the Kerala Cricket League 2025, but his recent performance has been disappointing.
  • Samson failed to score a single boundary and was eventually dismissed in the 17th over with a strike rate less than 60.
  • Samson has six matches left until the end of the month to regain his form before the Indian team departs for the UAE.
  • The Indian team will reportedly land in the UAE early to acclimate to the conditions before their campaign begins on September 10.
  • Former India spinner R Ashwin has asserted that Samson is not likely to play in the Asia Cup due to Gill's return and his likely opening spot alongside Abhishek Sharma.

Statistics:

  • Sanju Samson has scored three centuries in his last 10 innings in the T20I format.
  • Shubman Gill will reportedly open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma in the Asia Cup.
  • Sanju Samson played at No. 6 for Kochi in the Kerala Cricket League 2025 and managed 13 off 22.
  • The Indian team is scheduled to depart for the UAE on September 1 to get acclimated to the conditions before their Asia Cup campaign begins on September 10.
  • Samson has six matches left until the end of the month to regain his form.

Sources:

  • Hindustan Times
  • Kerala Cricket League 2025
  • R Ashwin's YouTube channel

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