With just one day to go for the long -awaited India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 14, the training session of the men in Blue in Dubai Fans gave a look at their serious preparations and a big hint of Sanju Samson in the playground XI.
Sanju Samson has played as a Wicketkeeper-Batter in the first Asia Cup 2025 match against the VAE. The Kerala star, however, was fallen in the Batting Order after Shubman Gill returned. Gill opened Sharma during the nine-wicket victory of India in the VAE.
Big questions about Sanju Samson while India is preparing for Big Asia Cup 2025 game
The right -handed Slagman did not get the chance to hit the VAE. Now the practice session of India has dropped a big hint, because Samson has not participated in batting exercises and mainly focused on Wicketkeeping for the long-awaited Asia Cup 2025 collision on Sunday in Dubai.
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The absence of Sanju Samson in the Batting exercises has asked questions about his role in India’s Playing XI in the coming match against Pakistan. Interestingly, Sanju Samson and Gautam Gambhir were involved in a long discussion during the session.
Sanju Samson mainly focused on Wicketkeeping and came much later for Batting exercise. The Kerala star only came in the nets after Jitesh Sharma had ended his session and started his session with the Wicketkeeping, who raised eyebrows about his participation in the India versus Pakistan collision.
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In the meantime, the training session usually revolved around field exercises under the closed eyes of India’s field coach, T. Dilip. The session started with a group sprint, followed by a fun but intense bonding exercise. Later the Indian players participated in the catchment.
The goal was to hit one of the three goals: a full stump, half a stump or a foam roll. This exercise lasted about 20 minutes and stimulated the team spirit. After warming up the field, players split to concentrate on individual skills. Jasprit Bumrah went to the nets and practiced an hour with bowling with Shivam Dube who helped him.
Hardik Pandya later joined Bumrah and Dube, after completing his field exercises that focus on diving savings. Harshit Rana and Arshdep Singh spent extra time working on catching in the depth.
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It is interesting that Arshdeep Singh reportedly spent a long time on deep fielding exercises before he came to Jasprit Bumrah and Shivam Dube. As reported by Cricbuzz, Rinku Singh practiced next to Shubman Gill, while Tilak Verma worked with ABHISHEK Sharma.
Pakistan’s spinning plan could cause problems for India in Dubai!
In the meantime, the former Indian cricket player Sanjrekar warned that the batters of India could experience problems due to the spin-heavy attack of Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 collision.
Although known for fast bowlers, the coach of Pakistan Mike Hesson focuses on Spinners because of the spinn -friendly conditions of the VAE.
Pakistan used four specialized spinners and won with 93 points against Oman, with Saim Ayub and Sufiyan Muqema destruction on the Batting Line -up. Manjrekar believes that this unusual strategy could challenge the batters of India.
He also praised Pakistan for trying something new and smart use of his resources, and this approach can surprise his arch -rival India in Dubai.
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