Team India wicketkeeper-son Sanju Samson chose a “right batsman” by choosing qualities from his colleagues during the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Kerala -born cricketer nominated star bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a player with the best defense, surprising fans.
Samson impressed as a opener in T20Is last year, scoring 487 runs in 17 matches of 171.47, with three centuries and fifty. He broke three tons in just five innings against Bangladesh and South Africa. However, Samson scored only 51 runs in five innings during the T20I series in England.
Sanju Samson chose all -rounder Hardik Pandya for Swagger
In a video posted by Sony Sports Network, the official broadcasters of the Asia Cup 2025, Sanju Samson shared their pics for “Perfect Batter”. He chose all -rounder Hardik Pandya for his swagger. Hardik has the ability to hit large sixes and perform under pressure.
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Samson chose opener Abhishek Sharma for the batting feature “Bat Swing”. Kerala -born cricketer expressed praise for the skills of both colleagues, explaining his choice.
Samson said, “Have to be hard. I love how Abhishek is swinging at this time.”
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Sanju Samson named Jasprit Bumrah for best defense
Sanju Samson chose himself for his ability to strengthen strength and boundaries. Seeing his stylish stroke play, he chose Vice-captain Shubman Gill for elegance. Samson also chose T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for his wide range of shots. Surya can play shots in all parts of the stadium.
Samson said, “Power hitting I have to be. Let’s give it to Gill. Must be Surya. The way he plays 360, I think it is appropriate to give it.”
The batsman chose Jasprit Bumrah for the best defense, saying that he does not see anyone defending nowadays. Samson chose India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir as a “clutch artist”. Gautam played the match winner knock in the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup finals.
Samson said, “I am not watching anyone nowadays while defending.
Sanju Samson to bat in both Asia Cup 2025 Games so far
Prior to the Asia Cup 2025, Sanju Samson scored three centuries in his last 12 T20I innings while opening with Abhishek Sharma. However, with the return of Shubman Gill Tournament, Samson has been taken in mid -order.
Samson has not got a chance to bat in India’s first two Asia Cup matches. India’s top four, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Verma, and Suryakumar Yadav, easily chased the goals against UAE and Pakistan. The bowlers also played an important role in these major win.
With two wins from several matches, India have secured their position in the Super 4 stage. He will play his final group match against Oman at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, 19 September.
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