Discussion continues Rajasthan Royals Captain Sanju Samson and Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir, as stress increases in place of Samson in Indian batting order.
India has come to the United Arab Emirates and has started its preparations for the Asia Cup 2025 at the ICC Academy in Dubai. This marked the first practice sessions for the full Indian team, while other countries started preparations long ago.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are playing in the UAE as well as a three-series, and Sri Lanka is playing T20 against Zimbabwe, while Bangladesh is playing against the Netherlands. India, however, has just arrived and is still a favorite for winning the title.
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Sanju Samson saw Gautam Gambhir in Dubai with the first practice session of India
India’s first practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai was held on September 5 as per the program, as the players worked hard from about 5 am to 9 pm. They trained under the light, and so far no dew factor has been reported.
At the end of the intensive session at day 1, glimpses Sanju SamsonThe opening wicket-keeper batsman, Gautam Gambhir, was caught on camera, discussing widely. Unlike the Champions Trophy, when people crowded the zone, at least several young fans came to see their favorite cricketers in action.
During the departure of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir was seen running back to the team bus with Sanju Samson, as the two were involved in a deep chat and even ignored the call from their fans.
Discussion between Sanju Samson and Gautam Gambhir as they go out with a training session together in Dubai.
Will you have Sanju open, number 3 or not. 6? #Sportsyaari @Aarisports pic.twitter.com/an39uuahjh– Sushant Mehta (@sushantnmehta) 6 September, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya accepted young Indian fans
As Indian players proceeded to go back to the team hotel, many young fans, especially those who see these players as their heroes, were waiting and cheered for men in blue in blue outside the ICC Academy.
Although he called for many players, only a few of them responded. The first of them to answer was the experienced Indian speedster Jasprit BumrahWho interacted with his fans and signed bats of many young children.
He was followed by Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and wicket-keeper Batter Jitesh Sharma, who signed the template of the Indian squad brought by a young fan, while he also gave his autographs. So what was seen by Hardik Pandya, when he was seen in his new blonde hair.
Sky pointed to Jitesh, in plans for a playing XI spot
Discussion has been held around Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma, And the debate is not able to decide who should be raised on another. However, captain Suryakumar has given a little indication to the lineup.
A young fan that seems to be a big Suryakumar fan wished the batsman for luck and said that he would like to see him in this Asia Cup. This was when Sky pleaded and said, “Say it (wish him too),” pointing to Jitesh Sharma.
This has given a little indication to the Indian captaincy, considering Jitesh Sharma being in XI; However, nothing has been said in place of Sanju Samson.
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