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Samson's Mentor Says He Can Drop Down the Order as India Weighs Asia Cup Roles

Recent KCL runs keep him in contention, with Shubman Gill's return squeezing the top order.

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Sanju Samson To Don New Role In Asia Cup 2025! Mentor Drops Massive Hint

Overview

  • Sanju Samson is in India's 15-man Asia Cup squad, but Shubman Gill's reinstatement as vice-captain has put Samson's opening spot under pressure.
  • Mentor Raiphi Gomez says Samson is flexible enough to bat lower if required and dismisses talk of pressure as outside noise.
  • Samson tuned up in the Kerala Cricket League with standout knocks of 121 and 89, tallying 223 runs in three innings after a brief trial at No. 6.
  • Earlier in 2025 he struggled against England with 51 runs in five T20Is and had an injury-hit IPL, followed by rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.
  • India have not fixed their playing XI, and a shift to No. 5 or 6 remains possible even though Samson’s returns have historically dipped in those roles.