Johannesburg, South Africa – 15 November: Sanju Samson of India scored his 100 runs during his 100 T20 matches in Johannesburg, South Africa on November 15, 2024 at DP World Wanderers Stadium between Wonder Cement International Series, South Africa and India. (Photo by Lee Warren/Gallow Images/Getty Image)

East India Batter Mohammad Kaif is supported Sanju Samson In the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 to bat beyond Tilak Verma at number 3. India will launch its campaign against the United Arab Emirates on 10 September, and Suryakumar YadavHis batting order has to face important decisions. with Shubman Gill Included as the vice-captain, it is almost certain that 25-year-old will open an innings with Abhishek Sharma. It leaves Samson’s position in balance. In the last one year, 30 -year -old is often opened with Abhishek. Last year, Samson broke the three T20I centuries, one against Bangladesh and two against South Africa. He has also been strong in the Kerala Cricket League. After starting the tournament, the order was reduced, Samson returned to the initial position after two quiet innings and immediately got his rhythm. Tilak Verma, however, is also in good touch at number 3 for India. The young left-handed batsman scored back-to-back for centuries compared to South Africa last year, there was a challenging decision for selection management for the Asia Cup. Sharing his view in a video on Instagram, Kaif said, “Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill will open in the Asia Cup. For number 3 spots, I think Tilak Verma is a young and waiting for his turn. Sanju is a veteran batsman, and he can give him a bride after a World Cup after six months.

Kaif said that Samson will be India’s best bet against a team like Afghanistan, especially when facing a bowler Rashid KhanCaliber of. “He is one of the top 10-hits in the IPL. That is why I believe that when Rashid Khan bowls in the middle over, there may not be a better player than Sanju, as he could go down from a six in the field,” Kaif said. Former India batsman also highlighted Samson’s stability under various circumstances. He said, “The most difficult batting situation in South Africa, and he scored two centuries as a opener. He plays both speed and spin well, and in the IPL, he scored 400–500 runs every year,” he said. Kaif further emphasized Samson’s experience and present form, which made it difficult to ignore him in the eight-team tournament, which was facing Hong Kong with Afghanistan on 9 September. “Sanju Samson is the most senior member of this Asia Cup squad. He made his debut in 2015 and was part of the T20 World Cup winning squad in Barbados in 2024. He did not play every game, but when he did, he scored at 180 strike rates. He loaded a truck of the run and added to the Kanta Cricket League.”

Harry Brook joined hands with debut bowler Sunny Baker after ODIs between England and South Africa in Headingley. (Getty image)

England suffered a disastrous seven -wicket defeat against South Africa with a one -day international in the one -day international in Leeds on Tuesday, with Captain Harry Brook After his team, accepting poor performances, it was excluded for only 131 runs, and South Africa successfully led the target. Aden marikramQuick-Fire 86.ODI required only 46 overs, which ended to collapse England’s batting, lost their last seven wickets for only 29 runs in Headingley.Jamie Smith scored 54 runs, only provided remarkable resistance, while South African bowlers Keshav Maharaj And Vian Malders dominated with figures of 4/22 and 3/33 respectively.Brooke said after the match, “This is not quite good. I can’t say that we have just a bad day.”He said, “Nobody wants to see this and to see,” he said that reflecting the defeat that England’s six-game winning streak against the West Indies ended under his captaincy.England entered the match without preparation for a specific 50 -over format, while South Africa reed with a series win in Australia.“I think it’s an excuse,” Brooke said. “We are not a team that makes excuses.”Debutant Sunny Baker made a difficult start for his international career, scoring 76 runs in his first seven overs – the most expensive figures for England’s debut in Ekadivas.“I was just trying to get him a wicket,” to be honest, “Brooke explained. “He did not have the greatest days, but the energy he had brought and just was great to see the desire to stay away … Markram also played some incredibly good shots there, so he used to hate him.”South African spinner Maharaj expressed surprise over England’s performance.Maharaj said, “We did not expect the England batsmen to be reduced like this.” “The way we started, we put a lot of pressure with the ball.”Maharaj said, “This was a long journey from Australia, but that series led to a lot of speed and we were perfect for our procedures,” Maharaj said, “praising Markram” by its horns to take the game “.The second match of the three-game series is scheduled at Lord’s on Thursday, a 1-0 leading with South Africa.