Sanju Samson
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Sanju Samson vs Shubman Gill - T20I record comparison ahead of Asia Cup
Sports | Sep 08, 2025, 04:28 PM ISTSanju Samson or Shubman Gill, who should open for India in the Asia Cup? Given how the team of 15 was selected, there is a huge difference between who will and who should be selected. Here's a comparative look at the numbers in T20Is between Gill and Samson-
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'Match-winner Samson should be left alone at the top', says Shastri amid Asia Cup opener debate
Cricket | Sep 08, 2025, 10:51 AM ISTIndian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is in danger of losing his opening spot with the Test captain, Shubman Gill, returning to the T20 setup after more than a year. Since Gill is the vice-captain, Samson might not just lose his opening slot but may not even feature in the playing XI itself.
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Abhishek Sharma on course to break Shikhar Dhawan's illustrious T20I record
Cricket | Sep 06, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTAbhishek Sharma can break Shikhar Dhawan's record for most sixes in a year by a left-handed Indian batter. The youngster can achieve the feat in the upcoming Asia Cup, which is slated to begin on September 9. India, in the meantime, needs to fix its batting unit.
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India never lost a T20I match when Sanju Samson achieved this milestone: Did you know?
Cricket | Sep 06, 2025, 11:28 PM ISTSanju Samson's spot in India's playing XI is not guaranteed for the Asia Cup. Following the inclusion of Shubman Gill, the keeper-batter has lost his opening spot. However, to note, India never lost a T20I match when Samson scored over 50 runs.
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Gavaskar speaks on 'good headache' for India in Sanju Samson vs Jitesh Sharma race for Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 05, 2025, 09:26 PM ISTIndia have two wicket-keeper batters in their squad for the Asia Cup 2025 and would likely have to make a choice between them. Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar have his views on who might get the nod.
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Sanju Samson on course to break MS Dhoni's legendary feat in T20Is, can surpass in Asia Cup
Cricket | Sep 03, 2025, 08:06 PM ISTSanju Samson can break MS Dhoni's record for most sixes by an Indian keeper in T20Is. The Kerala batter can surpass the feat in the upcoming Asia Cup if he is given consistent opportunities in the competition. He is currently 17 shy of the feat.
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Most T20I sixes for India in 2025
Sports | Sep 02, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTCheck out the list of most sixes by an Indian cricketer in T20Is in 2025. Flamboyant batter Abhishek Sharma tops the list.
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Sanju Samson continues his strong run in KCL, falls little short of ton as Asia Cup stands ahead
Cricket | Aug 26, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTSanju Samson produced another strong knock in the Kerala Cricket League as he auditions himself for the Asia Cup 2025. Samson had hit a hundred in the previous match and has now hit 89 in the clash against Thrissur Titans.
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Sanju Samson slams 42-ball century in KCL as opener as India mull over Asia Cup opening combination
Cricket | Aug 24, 2025, 11:11 PM ISTSanju Samson starred with the bat in Kochi Blue Tigers' clash against Aries Kollam Sailors in the Kerala Cricket League 2025 with a blistering century. Samson, who has been picked in India's squad for the Asia Cup, is looking to make the most of the opportunities at his disposal.
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Sanju Samson unlikely to open in Asia Cup? Batter's ploy to bat at 6 in KCL 2025 fails
Cricket | Aug 24, 2025, 07:26 AM ISTThe curious case of Sanju Samson is once again here. Just when everyone thought that he had got his desired position in the T20I set up, the return of Shubman Gill in the Asia Cup squad has changed things. Samson is batting at six in the Kerala Cricket League, but he scored only 13 runs.
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Sanju Samson doesn't bat in Top 4 in KCL ahead of Asia Cup - signs for what's to come?
Cricket | Aug 22, 2025, 01:00 PM ISTWith Shubman Gill getting picked as the vice-captain in the T20 squad for the Asia Cup, Sanju Samson's run as an opener might be over and it seems like the wicketkeeper-batter has already started prepping for the potential middle-order role in the Kerala Cricket League.
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'Warning sign for Samson': Mohammad Kaif opens up on Sanju Samson's spot in India's playing XI
Cricket | Aug 21, 2025, 11:36 AM ISTFormer India cricketer Mohammed Kaif recently came forward and talked about how tough it would be for star wicket keeper batter Sanju Samson to make it into India's playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 after SHubman Gill's inclusion in the squad.
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Shubman Gill vs Sanju Samson: T20 stats comparison of star batters ahead of Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Aug 19, 2025, 06:00 PM ISTShubman Gill has been named the vice-captain of the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025. With Gill back in the T20I side, India now have three openers with Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma being the other two. Here is a stat comparison between Gill and Samson in T20 cricket.
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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirms India's first-choice opener in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Aug 19, 2025, 05:23 PM ISTThe India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced today, as the selectors picked 15 members for the continental event. Meanwhile, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has confirmed India's first-choice opener for the Asia Cup.
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3 Players who might not get a chance in India's playing XI for Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Aug 19, 2025, 04:37 PM ISTSanju Samson might find it hard to feature in the Playing XI of the Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the tournament with some notable omissions from the team.
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If Sanju Samson actually leaves RR, which IPL team is best placed to acquire wicketkeeper-batter?
Cricket | Aug 15, 2025, 10:15 PM ISTRajasthan Royals have been pretty active in the last couple of weeks or rather have been made to, by franchise skipper Sanju Samson, who wants to part ways. Samson, who took over the franchise as captain in 2021, led the side to final in 2022 and again to the playoffs in 2024.
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Sanju Samson's move to CSK ahead of IPL 2026 looks 'bleak', explains Ravi Ashwin
Cricket | Aug 14, 2025, 04:11 PM ISTSenior CSK spinner analysed that Sanju Samson's move to Chennai Super Kings ahead of IPL 2026 looks bleak as the franchise won't be able to get valuable players in return. He cited the example of Lucknow Super Giants to explain the procedure.
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Which CSK players did Rajasthan Royals request to trade Sanju Samson?
Cricket | Aug 13, 2025, 07:58 PM ISTRajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson is looking for a trade deal or to be released ahead of the IPL 2026. Even though the team management hasn't confirmed the development, report claims that they are in constant dialogue with Chennai Super Kings and other teams for a trade deal.
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Robin Uthappa opens up on reports of Sanju Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2026
Cricket | Aug 13, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Robin Uthappa recently came forward and talked about the reports of star batter Sanju Samson leaving Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League).
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Sanju Samson calls his journey with Rajasthan Royals 'really great' amid move on reports
Cricket | Aug 10, 2025, 07:10 AM ISTSanju Samson has played for the Rajasthan Royals in two different stints. He was with the franchise from 2013 to 2015 before returning in 2018. He has been the captain of the franchise since 2021. Samson has reflected on his journey with the Royals.