The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 brings with it significant anticipation, particularly regarding the composition of the Indian team. India is set to play against the UAE in their first match at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. A key question on many minds is the selection of the wicketkeeper.
Regarding the inclusion of Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav offered some insight, stating, “Sir, I will message you the Playing XI.” He continued, “We are actually taking really good care of him. And don’t worry. We will make the right decision tomorrow.”
While Samson has been a prominent choice, Jitesh Sharma’s consistent form creates a complex decision for the team. With Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma set to open the batting, Samson might be aiming for the number six position, where he may compete against Jitesh Sharma for a spot.
The UAE, despite recent defeats in a tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan, demonstrated potential. Playing on their home turf, they could potentially cause an upset, and India is careful not to underestimate their opponents.
Adding to the discussion is India’s absence from recent T20I cricket. Their last match in this format was against England in January. Even though the players have been busy in the IPL, the team hasn’t had the opportunity to play together in international cricket for several months. Suryakumar acknowledged this factor, noting that these situations are sometimes unavoidable in a congested schedule.