Sanju Samson Confirmed As India’s First‑Choice Wicket‑Keeper For Asia Cup 2025. Sanju Samson is India’s first-choice wicket-keeper going into the Asia Cup 2025. The Asia Cup, commencing on September 9 in the UAE, presents a significant opportunity for India to sharpen their T20I squad ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Rishabh Pant has been ruled out due to an unfortunate foot injury sustained during the recent Test series against England. Selectors have opted for Samson, who is in great form in T20 internationals. Samson has scored three T20I centuries in 2024 and exhibited capability with bat and gloves. This has enabled the management to have confidence in him as the rightful candidate for the high-pressure tournament.
With Samson being selected, this also allows India to accommodate an extra batter or all-rounder in the XI. Especially as KL Rahul is likely to be chosen only as a specialist batter. Jitesh Sharma is expected to be named as the backup wicket-keeper. Along with the leadership group, Suryakumar Yadav will be the captain. Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain, indicating the team’s intentions for this new era of leadership.
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The complete squad announcement is to be made later this month, but given everything leading up to this point, all indications are that Sanju Samson will be pivotal to India’s effort in the Asia Cup. The team management is looking for consistency and experience, so having Samson behind the stumps and in the middle order will be essential to India’s efforts.
