With just 13 runs from 22 balls at No. 6, Samson’s poor form in the Kerala League raises serious doubts over his Asia Cup selection chances.
Sanju Samson’s underwhelming outing in the Kerala Cricket League may have dealt a major blow to his hopes of making India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad. Batting at No. 6 for Kochi Blue Tigers, Samson scored just 13 runs off 22 deliveries without hitting a single boundary—a performance far from convincing ahead of key team selections
What This Means for Asia Cup Selection
- Samson had been in the mix as a backup keeper and middle-order option, but his inability to adapt lower in the order may cost him a spot.
- Shubman Gill’s return to the T20 setup as vice-captain strengthens India’s top order, limiting flexibility for others like Samson.
- Despite past brilliance as an opener—3 T20I centuries in 5 games—Samson’s inconsistency in recent domestic fixtures is concerning.
Quick Match Recap
- Team: Kochi Blue Tigers
- Position: No. 6
- Score: 13 (22 balls), 0 fours, 0 sixes
- Impact: Failed to anchor or accelerate the innings, weakening his Asia Cup case
What Experts Are Saying
Analysts and former players have raised concerns about whether Samson can consistently handle middle-order responsibilities in pressure games—especially with names like Rishabh Pant, Ishan Kishan, and KL Rahul also competing for similar roles.
Sanju Samson’s latest failure to impress in a domestic setting couldn’t have come at a worse time. With Asia Cup selection around the corner, he’ll now need a swift turnaround—if not in form, then in opportunity.
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