Sanju Samson
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Star India batter receives impact player medal after thrilling Sri Lanka clash | Watch
Cricket | Sep 27, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTWith India registering a brilliant victory against Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, star wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson won the Impact Player of the game medal after the clash against Sri Lanka.
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India’s batting shuffle raises questions as Samson watches from dugout despite backing
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTDespite India’s middle-order struggles against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson didn’t get to bat. Coach Ryan ten Doeschate had backed him as the ideal No. 5, but a reshuffled batting order and left-right strategy saw him demoted, raising questions over team strategy.
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India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opens up on Sanju Samson's new middle-order role
Cricket | Sep 24, 2025, 12:01 AM ISTSanju Samson batted twice in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 and has not looked at his best during both those outings. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate opened up on Samson's new middle-order role, stating that the batter is still figuring out it.
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Waqar Younis cries foul after Sanju Samson's stunner to get Fakhar Zaman during IND vs PAK clash
Cricket | Sep 21, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTSanju Samson took a brilliant catch to get rid of Fakhar Zaman in India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash. Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Waqar Younis felt Zaman was not out as he believed the catch was not clean.
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'Batted extremely well': Sunil Gavaskar sings Sanju Samson's praise after brilliant knock
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 12:33 PM ISTFormer India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently came forward and heaped massive praise on star India batter Sanju Samson for his marvellous knock against Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Samson scored 56 runs in a game where the batters struggled to score runs.
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Sanju Samson surpasses MS Dhoni in major six-hitting record during Asia Cup 2025 clash against Oman
Cricket | Sep 19, 2025, 11:27 PM ISTSanju Samson put up a fighting fifty against Oman in India's Asia Cup 2025 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, Samson has surpassed Indian legend MS Dhoni in a major record list during his knock.
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Saim Ayub equals Samson, Pakistan's unwanted record after being dismissed for 3rd straight duck
Cricket | Sep 18, 2025, 03:07 PM ISTSaim Ayub may be doing the job with the ball for Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup by taking crucial wickets; however, he is failing at his primary skill - batting. Ayub recorded his third duck of the tournament in as many games and Pakistan will need their opener to fire.
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What is Sanju Samson's batting position in India T20I team? Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak answers
Cricket | Sep 12, 2025, 11:18 PM ISTIndia’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said Sanju Samson can bat anywhere, including No. 5 or 6, depending on team needs. He praised the flexibility of Indian batters, highlighting multiple finishers like Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel, ready to adapt as required.
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Suryakumar Yadav calls back Junaid Siddique after being given out! What happened in IND vs UAE clash
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 09:44 PM ISTIn the Asia Cup match between India and UAE, Junaid Siddique was nearly run out after being distracted by a loose towel on the bowler. India withdrew the appeal, showing sportsmanship and allowing Siddique to continue at the crease.
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Why is Arshdeep Singh not playing India's Asia Cup opener vs UAE?
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 08:04 PM ISTIndia dropped Arshdeep Singh from the playing XI in their Asia Cup opener against UAE. There were plenty of doubts regarding Sanju Samson, but the Suryakumar Yadav-led side showed confidence in the keeper-batter.
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No Sanju Samson and three spinners? Predicting India's likely XI for Asia Cup opener against UAE
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTTeam India has been able to sustain an exciting T20I line-up for the last 8-9 months, but that is set to change with Shubman Gill returning to the setup as a vice-captain. India will play the UAE for the first time in nine years and will be keen to start well in the Asia Cup.
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Will Sanju Samson make it to India's Playing XI in Asia Cup 2025? Suryakumar Yadav opens up
Cricket | Sep 09, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTSanju Samson's place in the Indian team is under threat with the likes of Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma set to take over his place for the Asia Cup 2025. India captain Suryakumar Yadav was asked about Samson's spot in the Playing XI ahead of the start of the tournament.
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India's opening conundrum for Asia Cup - Where does Shubman Gill's return leave Sanju Samson?
Cricket | Sep 09, 2025, 03:43 PM ISTWill Sanju Samson play on Wednesday against the UAE? That has been the only buzzword or question surrounding the Indian team ahead of their opening game in the Asia Cup, since the Test captain and the white-ball vice-captain has returned to the T20 fold after more than a year.
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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.