With just days to go first Asia Cup 2025 Kicks in the United Arab Emirates on 9 September, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has raised eyebrows with his bold to take his bold on the playing XI. The India National Cricket Team has a difficult task in hand to finalize the match -winning combination.
This would be a real challenge for the Indian think tank to play right with its 15-member squad, and Gavaskar also accepted the challenge for the Asia Cup 2025.
Sunil Gavaskar predicted India’s difficult decisions to play XI in Asia Cup 2025
In particular, the Indian cricket team will open its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the UAE on 10 September, followed by the Archaerals Pakistan on 15 September to end the Big Game with Pakistan and then on 19 September to end their group leg of event.
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As men in Blue have already started their mission to protect their Asia Cup title in UAE, the former Indian captain has made a bold statement. Gavaskar believes that the balance of the team can either force Rinku Singh Or Shivam Dubey to sit in the continental tournament.
The legendary batsman and experienced cricket pundits were further stated that the combination of Exer Patel and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department, as expert pacer with Harshit Rana, would give India a correct mix of attacks and stability in the tournament.
Sunil Gavaskar remembered Rinku Singh or Shivam Dubey
Sunil Gavaskar was told by PTI: “With Exer Patel Apart from this, there is a possibility of playing on this side as a left -handed player and a person who can bowl four good overs, seems to have to wait a little before getting a chance.
My feeling is that they cannot extend the batting to number 8 and seek bowlers, perhaps Kuldeep 8 and then 9, and 11, your 3 fast bowlers. ,
Speaking of his performance, Rinku Singh has so far played 33 T20I for men in Blue and scored 546 runs, an unbeaten 69 with his highest score. The attacker batsman’s ability to finish the game and play under pressure has often preferred a crowd to him.
On the other hand, Shivam Dube has scored 531 runs so far, which does not have a top score of 63 in 35 T20I games. Their clean -rich hitting and strength against spinners make them a dangerous option, especially in the middle overs. However, they can bend towards Dub due to their bowling assistance.
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Sunil Gavaskar called Sanju Samson vs Jitesh Sharma a “pleasant headache” for selectors
Additionally, there is a big question about who will take the gloves, Sanju Samson Or Jitesh Sharma. Both Samson and Jitesh bring shelling with bat and skills behind stumps, but only one player can fit in XI, and Gavaskar called it a “pleasant headache” for the team.
The former Indian captain further said that the Indian cricket team cannot leave Sanju Samson out in the store after selecting in the main squad. Gavaskar said that being such a talented player in the team is a “very good headache” for any selection committee.
He also suggested that Samson should bat at number three, and if necessary, he should finish the games at number six in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Gavaskar signed, saying, “And Jeetesh has also performed well in the recently concluded IPL, where he has played very well. Therefore, I think it is a pleasant headache for the tour selection committee.”
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