Asia Cup: ‘I would like to see Sanju Samson play, but…’ – Former Captain of India on Team India Play XI | Cricket news

With Shubman Gill returning to the Indian team for the next Asia Cup 2025, the accent has gone to the opening combination of India. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma were both in excellent form, marking freely and keeping the high tempo. However, the inclusion of Gill, who was appointed vice-captain, could see one of them making room. The former captain of India Ajinkya Rahane thinks that Gill and Abhishek are the most likely to open up in the tournament. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Rahane said: “Shubman is back in the team, I’m sure he is most likely to open up with Abhishek Sharma. Personally, I would like to see Sanju Samson in the team because he has succeeded very well. He’s a very confident guy, a very good team, and it’s very important. “ Rahane added that if Samson brings great value to the side, it is likely that he could miss. “Sanju is a great team man, but he is a very good problem to have the management of the team. In my opinion, Sanju Samson will probably be held, but as I said, I would like him to play and be in the XI. But Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma will open the team’s sleeves.”

The former cricket player also underlined his enthusiasm about the attack on the rhythm of India. “I am really excited to see Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh Bowling together in this Cup in Asia. We all know how dangerous Bumrah is. Arshdeep balances the ball in both directions and can deliver straight and wide Yorkers,” said Rahane.

He also noted that the last place of the XI will depend on the conditions of Dubai. “According to the counter, it will be Varun Chakaravarthy or Harshit Rana.” Rahane’s predicted XI: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardy Pandya, Jiteh Sharma (WK), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arsdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy / Harshit Rana.