There was a lot of chatting about the introductory pair of India-Sanju Samson will already play Skubman Gill as a vice-chairman. The tension finally ended on Wednesday, while both Samson and Gill were included in the XI finals. Jitesh Sharma, who also competed for the role of Wicketkeeper, did not find a place in the team.
Meanwhile, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav decided Bowl after winning the throwing at the International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. “We will strain first. It looks a nice fresh goal. Today it can be rosa today.
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In recent months, Samson has built a flourishing opening partnership with Abhishek Sharmou, a couple added 267 runs in 12 T20i shifts on a strike of more than 170. Kerala dough has 861 T20i running 142, including three hundreds, and India still has a T20i T20i loss, since 2024 T20 cup. In Dubai, however, Samson was moved to the middle order, while Gill returned at the top after a year.
Gill, which has a 578 T20i running at a strike of 139.29, also returns as Indian more captain. It seems that his promotion associated with the modest return of Samson in Indian’s last domestic series caused a regrouping. Jitesh Sharma, who remembered the back of Standout IPL 2025 campaign with Royal Challengers Bengalur, missed because the leadership preferred Samson’s experience for stumps.
Tilak Varma retains his place on No. 3, captain Suryakumar Yadav in 4th place. Samson is set to bat in No. 5, while Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel add depth to the middle and lower order.
The Indian bowling attack will be led by Jasprit Bumrah, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav provide rotation options. In particular, the Arshdeep Singh, which recently broke into the TOP 10 ICC T20i Bowling charts, was not included in the XI playing.
India plays XI for UAE CLASH: Abhishek Sharma, Subman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (W), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumhrah, Varun Chkaravarthy
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Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
September 10, 2025
Tune
