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This photo of Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson is a practice session of 6 September.
The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to start in UAE from 9 September. Before that, the Indian team has started their preparations. Meanwhile, there is a tough fight between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma for the role of wicketkeeper-batsman.
According to a cricbing report, Jitesh Sharma was seen spending more time in the wicketkeeping drill in the second training session of the Indian team at the ICC Academy of Dubai, while Sanju Samson performed some time throw-down practice and most of the time was seen sitting on the icebox. In the training session, Jitesh was seen talking more to coach Gautam Gambhir. It is believed that the team can prioritize Jitesh as a wicketkeeper in the first few matches.
At the same time, Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh sweated in the net for a long time.
Samson’s great performance in KCL Sanju Samson recently performed brilliantly in the Kerala Cricket League (KCL), where he scored a century in 42 balls, and scored 368 runs throughout the league. Batting in his form and top order makes him a strong contender. However, Shubman Gill’s return and vice-captain has put Samson’s opening slot in danger.
On the other hand, Jitesh Sharma showed a spectacular finishing skill for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2025, including 261 runs at a strike rate of 176.35. Their ability in middle-order puts them ahead in this race.
Gavaskar said- Samson should be tried at number-3 Former cricketer Akash Chopra has described Jitesh as a better option in middle-order, while Samson’s record in top-order is excellent. On the other hand, Sunil Gavaskar suggested that Samson could be tried as number 3 or finisher.
Bumrah’s return to T20 format Bumrah is returning to the T20 format. He last played in Bridgetown in the 2024 T20 World Cup final, where his 2/18 spectacular performance won India by seven runs against South Africa. Bumrah was adjudged Player of the Series with 15 wickets in that tournament. Bumrah, who faced criticisms after missing two Tests in the domestic Test series against England earlier this year, has returned to the team after a 40 -day break. During the practice, he was seen having a light conversation with Abhishek Sharma.
India will start its campaign from 10 September India will start its T20 Asia Cup campaign against UAE on 10 September. After this, India-Pakistan match will be held in Dubai on 14 September. India will play the last match of the group stage against Oman in Abu Dhabi on 19 September.