with Asia Cup 2025 Prepared to start in UAE on 9 September, fans and experts have started weighing on India’s potential XI. Some surprise with the announcement of India’s official squad Shubman Gill Nominated Deputy Happers and Suryakumar Yadav Continues as captain. Now, former test captain Ajinkya Rahane He has shared its predicted India Xi, which offers insight, which he believes that he should join the initial line-up.
Ajinkya Rahane plays his India’s XI for the Asia Cup 2025
Solid opener
For the initial slot, Rahane’s right-left combination Shubman Gill And Abhishek SharmaThey admitted that get out Sanju Samson There was a hard call, but felt that the balance of the team requires gill and consecration at the top.
“Shubman he is back to the team, I am sure he is most likely to open with Abhishek Sharma. Personally, I would like to see Sanju Samson in the team because he has really done well. A man full of confidence, a man full of confidence, a very good team man. I think it’s a very important thing,” Rahane said on his YouTube channel.
Rahane praised Samson’s nature and the team-first attitude, but said that sometimes the management has to make a difficult option. This decision underlines Rahane’s preference for the construction of the participation on top, complementing Gill’s orbit Abhishek’s aggressive stroke play.
“Sanju is a great team person, but this is a very good problem for the team management. In my opinion, perhaps Sanju Samson will sit out, although as I said, I would like I want to play and play XI to play them. Rahaan couple.
Mid-order balance
In mid -order, Rahane supported Tilak Verma With skipper Suryakumar YadavTilak’s peace and spin play ability makes him an important pick, while Sky’s brand is expected to anchor the innings and expedite expediting when needed.
Rahen Hardik Pandya In the position of number 5, important as an all-rounder, which can change the game with both the bat and the ball. At number 6, he went with the wicketkeeper Jitesh SharmaWhich has affected its finishing capacity in domestic and IPL cricket. Rahane emphasized the importance of being a fearless batsman in the overs of death, and Jitesh provides exactly the same.
Exer Patel Chasing at number 7, India found another reliable spin-bouling all-rounder, which strengthens both batting depth and control in the middle overs.
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Bowling shine
Rahane showed special enthusiasm while discussing India’s bowling attack. They highlighted Jasprit BumrahUnmatched skills and Arshdeep SinghRapid growth as a trusted new ball bowler. With pacers, Kuldeep Yadav He was the automatic choice as a lead spinner, with his wrist-spin diversity and the ability to take wickets in the middle overs. For the last place, Rahane kept it flexible in Dubai based on situations.
“I am actually excited to see Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh Balling together in this Asia Cup. We do not want to talk too much about Jaspreet Bumrah. We all know how dangerous he is. Arshdeep Singh, a man filled with very confidents, can swing the ball in both ways. Explained to Rahan.
Sanju Samson left – a stunning call
Samson’s lapse from Rahane’s XI is notable because Kerala is in the right touch in the batter forms. Known for his ability to stabilize the innings and shift the gear quickly, he also brings a leadership experience from the IPL. Many people had expected that he would become a front-colon for the role of wicketkeeper in cold, but Rahene preferred Jeetesh for his explosive finishing capacity in T20 cricket.
Ajinkya Rahane’s India for XI Asia Cup 2025: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Axar Patel, Jasprat Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakkarwarthi/Harshit Rana
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