Jitesh Sharma over Sanju Samson? Suryakumar Yadav’s reply to fan’s demand drops massive hint – Watch viral video

The Indian cricket team’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, announced last month in Mumbai, has drawn attention, particularly regarding the selection of Sanju Samson. His potential inclusion in the final playing XI is uncertain due to the return of Shubman Gill to the T20I setup after a year. Gill’s previous absence allowed Samson to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma, leading to impressive performances, including two centuries against South Africa last year.

With Gill’s recent success in a Test series against England, questions arise about Samson’s place in the lineup. Analysts suggest that with Gill likely returning as an opener, paired with established players like Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, Samson may not secure a spot in the top five batting order.

In a related development, a recent video showed Suryakumar Yadav encouraging Jitesh Sharma to aim for a century during a training session, indicating ongoing discussions about the wicket-keeper selection. Although this does not confirm Jitesh’s inclusion, speculation suggests that Samson may not feature prominently in the upcoming matches.

India will begin its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the United Arab Emirates on September 10, followed by a match against Pakistan on September 14, and concluding their group stage against Oman on September 19.