'Bit Shocking to...': Sanju Samson's Bold Message Ahead of Asia Cup After Maverick 51-Ball Century in KCL

Asia Cup 2025: Once Shubman Gill was picked as the vice-captain of the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025, Sanju Samson knew his spot was in danger as an opener. Featuring in the KL, Samson batted in the middle-order in a way to show the selectors that he can adapt. Now, he has smashed 121 off 51 balls in a KCL game as an opener. Samson's whirlwind knock was laced with seven sixes and 14 fours. 

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After his heroic knock for the Kochi Blue Tigers, Samson said he is not ready to give up. 

‘Very exciting talent in the team’

“It’s not easy to lose a game in front of your home crowd. So I thank all the people who turned up in huge numbers,” he said.

“Very exciting talent in the team. It’s a bit shocking to see we have so much talent in Kerala cricket. If given the right platform, I can see at least one or two more Kerala players breaking into the Indian team in the next couple of years,” Samson added.

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Will Samson Find Spot in Asia Cup XI? 

With Gill in the side as vice-captain, Samson's chances of opening with Abhishek Sharma shrinks. Now, will he be used as an option in the middle-order? Samson has been in good form in the T20 format and hence he gets picked. But, what seemed to be a sureshot opening slot for him is no more a certainty. 

Reports suggest that a call on this would be taken once the team reaches UAE for the tournament. Most believe it would be unfair on Samson if he does not find a spot in the playing XI.