“I would like to see Sanju Samson at the top of the order,” stated Ajinkya Rahane. He believes, nevertheless, that Shubman’s comeback would prevent the Keralan cricketer from playing. Rahane claims that Jitesh Sharma, a wicketkeeper-batter, might start in the starting lineup instead of Samson.
On Tuesday, August 19, India revealed their 15-man roster for the forthcoming Asia Cup. Shubman Gill will take Axar Patel’s place as the team’s deputy captain, and Suryakumar Yadav will remain in that role. For the first time since July 2024, the Punjabi batsman was back in the T20 squad.
“Shubman has returned to the team, and I have no doubt that he will open with Abhishek Sharma. Since Sanju Samson has performed so well, I would personally like to see him on the team. Very self-assured and a great team player. In a video posted on his YouTube account, Ajinkya Rahane stated, “I think that is a really important thing.”
“Sanju is an excellent team player, but the team management should be aware of that. Although I would like to see Sanju Samson play and be in the starting lineup, I think he will most likely sit out. However, the team’s opening innings will be opened by Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill,” he continued.
I can’t wait to watch Bumrah and Arshdeep bowl together: In the shortest format, Ajinkya Rahane Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh will once again be together as India’s new-ball bowlers. They were crucial to India’s victory in the T20 World Cup the previous year. Ajinkya Rahane described how the two may help India win the Asia Cup, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates.
“Watching Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh bowl together in this Asia Cup excites me greatly. We don’t want to discuss Jasprit Bumrah too much. We are all aware of his risk. Arshdeep Singh is a self-assured individual who can stroke the ball in both directions.
Ajinkya Rahane remarked, “He can bowl both straight and wide yorkers.”
According to the conditions, only Varun Chakaravarthy or Harshit Rana should play, according to the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Since we are playing in Dubai, the eleventh player will be reliant on the wicket. Varun Chakaravarthy or Harshit Rana, depending on the wicket and circumstances,” he continued.
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy/Harshit Rana, and Ajinkya Rahane’s playing XI for the 2025 Asia Cup.
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