Team India Wickketkeeper-Batter, Sanju Samson, expressed his desire to be part of the team for the Asian 2025 Cup, which should start water on September 9. Samson’s daring declaration surprised a lot in the middle of the growing tensions surrounding the shock between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025.
The semi-final between India and Pakistan in the 2025 world of legends (WCL) was canceled after the Indian players refused to take the ground. Pakistan has advanced to the final without playing a ball. It should be mentioned that the group phase match in India-Pakistan was also canceled.
There have been concerns about whether the political tension and the players’ confrontation could also affect the next 2025 Asian Cup, where India and Pakistan are placed in the same group.
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Hoping to experience again – Sanju Samson
Indian fans called for the cancellation of the match between India and Pakistan in the Asian 2025 Cup. Sanju Samson, on the other hand, expressed his desire to play in the tournament. The Asian Cup, organized by India this year, will be held in water, from September 9.
Samson shared his enthusiasm at the idea of returning to the site, recalling his previous appearances during the U-19 World Cup and the Indian Premier League. The striker said that he had received fans support in the region and hoped to relive this experience during the next tournament.
“The last time I played here, representing India was during the U-19 World Cup, and later in the IPL. I have always had great support and cheers from our people here. Really hoping for experience, ”said Sanju Samson.
🎙️ Sanju Samson on the Asian Cup 2025 at the water 🇦🇪
“The last time I played here by representing India was during the U-19 World Cup, and later in the IPL. I have always had great support and cheers from our people here. Really hoping the experience. “
– Page of Sanju Samson fans (@SanjusamsonD) July 30, 2025
Sanju Samson was not part of the Asian Cup team 2023
The Asia 2025 Cup will be played in T20 format, and Sanju Samson should be included. In particular, Samson was not part of the team in the previous edition of the tournament in 2023.
India is reigning champions, having won the Asian 2023 Cup in Sri Lanka. The 50 -year tournament was played in a hybrid model before the ODI 2023 World Cup. The men in blue had beaten Sri Lanka in the final in Colombo to win their eighth record title.
The Suryakumar Yadav team faces a major challenge to start their heavy white season on a strong note. They hope to win a second title in the T20 format of the Asian Cup, having previously won it in 2016.
Tensions between India and Pakistan are cast doubt on the Asian Cup lights 2025
After Pahalgam’s terrorist attack on April 22 and India operation, Sindoor, diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan intensified. After India refused to cope with Pakistan in the semifinals of the WCL, a similar feeling could emerge before the Asian 2025 Cup.
India and Pakistan should meet on September 14 in a group phase confrontation. However, if the two teams are progressing, they could potentially meet again in the super oven stage and perhaps also in the final.
The growing political tension has aroused calls for India to withdraw matches against Pakistan in the Asian Cup. The BCCI faced a significant backlash on social networks. With the assembly of public pressure, there are more and more concerns as to whether Indian-Pakistani clashes will continue as planned.
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