On August 19, Ajit Agarkar announced India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the T20 team. Shubman Gill replaced Axar Patel as vice-captain. He returned to India’s T20I side after last playing in July 2024. There have been questions about the final playing combination.
“He can still be in the team as somebody batting down the order. He can bat at 5 or 6. He shouldn’t be left out, after all, he’s the wicket-keeper. Sanju is a very gifted player; he can adapt. He is used to batting down the order, we shouldn’t be too worried about him, he’s a class act,” said Gavaskar.
Sanju Samson Placed in Middle Order in Team India’s Playing XI
Gavaskar included all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel in the batting order. He added that Hardik, Samson, and Axar can adjust their positions in the order based on the match situation.
Sunil Gavaskar Picks Four Specialist Bowlers in Team India’s Playing XI
Sunil Gavaskar picked specialist bowlers Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy for the lower order from No. 8 to 11. However, he noted that team management might prefer an all-rounder at No. 8 to provide extra batting depth.
“As far as the bowling is concerned, I would go with Arshdeep as well as Bumrah to open the bowling, also have Axar and Hardik Pandya as the all-rounders, then Kuldeep and Varun Chakravarthy. Dube, Jitesh, Harshit, and Rinku Singh, it’s tough for them but that’s what it is.”
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