With only days to do before Asia Cup 2025 Highlights on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates, the legendary Sunil Cricket player Gavaskar raised the eyebrows with his daring point of view on the XI. The India’s national cricket team has a difficult task to finalize the winning combination of the match.
It will be a real challenge for the Indian reflection group to choose the right game XI of their team of 15 members, and Gavaskar also admitted the challenge for the Asia 2025 Cup.
Sunil Gavaskar predicts difficult decisions for the game of India at XI to Asia Cup 2025
In particular, the Indian Cricket team will open its Asia Cup 2025 campaign on September 10 against the United Arab Emirates, followed by the great match with the archarists of Pakistan on September 15, then Oman on September 19 to complete their event stage of the event.
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While men in blue have already embarked on their mission to defend their title of Asian Cup with water, the former Indian captain made a daring declaration. Gavaskar believes that the equilibrium of the team could force either RINU Singh or Shivam Dube to sit in the continental tournament.
The legendary striker and the experienced cricket expert also suggested that the combination of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav in the Spin department, as well as hard Rana as a specialist stimulator, will give India the good mix of attack and stability in the tournament.
Sunil Gavaskar predicts Rinku Singh or Shivam Dube could miss
Sunil Gavaskar was cited by PTI: “With AXAR PATEL He is also likely to play on this side as a left-hander and someone who can make a bowl of four good letters, it seems that someone like Rinku and Shivam may have to wait a bit before having an opportunity.
My feeling is that they may not extend the striker at No. 8 and seek the quisses, perhaps Kuldeep at 8 then 9, 10 and 11, your 3 fast quisors. »»
Speaking of their performances, Rinku Singh has so far played 33 T20is for men in blue and has stacked 546 points, his highest score being an undefeated 69. The capacity of the striker attacking the games and playing under pressure often made him a favorite of the crowd.
On the other hand, Shivam Dube has so far scored 531 points, with a score higher of 63 not released in 35 T20i games. His clean strike and his strength against the spinners make him a dangerous option, especially in the middle of the middle. However, they can look towards Dube because of his bowling assistance.
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Sunil Gavaskar calls Sanju Samson vs Jiteh Sharma a “pleasant headache” for selectors
In addition, there is a big question about who will take the gloves, Sanja Samson or Jiteh Sharma. Samson and Jiteh bring a firepower with the battles and skills behind the stumps, but only one can integrate into the XI playing, and Gavaskar called it a “pleasant headache” for the team.
The former Indian captain also noted that the Indian Cricket team cannot leave Sanju Samson in the reserves after having selected it in the main team. Gavaskar said that having such talented players in the team is a “very good headache” for any selection committee.
He even suggested that Samson had to beat at number three, and if necessary, he should finish the matches at number six in the next Asia Cup 2025. Gavaskar signed saying: “And Jiteh also did well in the recently concluded IPL, where he played a lot.
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