Will Sanju Samson be in India Playing 11?

Will Sanju Samson be in India Playing 11? The 2025 Asia Cup starts in the United Arab Emirates on September 9, where India will compete as the defending champions, they won the last Asia Cup in 2023. The 17th edition of this competition switches between ODI and T20I formats. In 2025, the event will return to the T20 format before the 2026 T20 World Cup. 

In the Asia Cup 2025, teams like India, Pakistan, UAE, and Hong Kong will be in Group A. Meanwhile, teams like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong will be a part of the Group B. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 4s, followed by the final on September 28 in Dubai.

India’s high-profile clash against Pakistan is scheduled for September 14 at 8:00 PM IST in Dubai. If both sides progress, they could meet again in the Super 4s and even in the final.

In India, SonyLIV will provide live streaming, while TV telecasts will be on Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 5, and their HD channels, with regional coverage on Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) and Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu).

Will Sanju Samson be in India Playing 11?

Sanju Samson is included in team India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025 tournament, though his spot in the team is still undecided. He’s been India’s main T20 opener for a year and has performed well, but now Shubman Gill is back, making his selection questionable. India are expected to open with Gill and Abhishek Sharma, while Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are likely to bat at No.3 and No.4. This setup leaves little room for Samson in the top order.

At the all-captains press conference in Dubai, Suryakumar Yadav was asked directly about Samson’s chances of starting. He joked, “Main aapko playing XI message kar deta hun (I will message you the playing XI),” which made all the other skippers laugh. SKY added that the team management is “taking good care” of Samson and will make the right call before the opener against the UAE.

So, Samson is in the squad and could feature, but as of now, his starting spot is not guaranteed due to the team combination India is looking at for the Asia Cup.

FAQs

Q. Who is the captain of the Asia Cup 2025? 

A. Suryakumar Yadav will lead India into their Asia Cup 2025 opener against hosts United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Q. Is Shubman Gill in the Asia Cup 2025? 

A. Shubman Gill has been appointed as vice-captain, as India has announced. 

Q. Will Virat play in the Asia Cup 2025? 

A. Virat Kohli will not play in the Asia Cup, as he has retired from the T20I format, after winning the T20 world Cup

Q. Which channel telecasts the Asia Cup? 

A. In India, the Asia Cup will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.

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