Sanju Samson Set for Middle-Order Role in India’s Asia Cup 2025 Opener
In a strategic move, Sanju Samson will feature in India’s opening game of the Asia Cup 2025 with a new batting role. Instead of opening the innings, Samson has been slotted into the middle-order, a shift aimed at strengthening India’s batting depth and flexibility.
The decision comes after team management assessed the need for more experience and stability in the middle overs, especially against spin-heavy attacks. Samson, who has often been deployed as an opener in white-ball cricket, is expected to provide both stability and acceleration in the middle phase.
With wicketkeeping responsibilities already on his shoulders, Samson’s adaptability could prove crucial in India’s campaign. This move also opens up opportunities at the top of the order for younger power-hitters to take on the new-ball challenge.
India will face UAE in their first match of the tournament, and all eyes will be on Samson to see how he embraces his fresh responsibility in what promises to be a high-stakes contest.