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Asia Cup: On A Day When You Are Confused, Just Go With Sanju, Says Priyank Panchal

By IANS News September 10, 2025 • 11:12 AM View: 856

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: On Wednesday evening, current T20 World Cup champions India will open their campaign in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup with a Group A fixture against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

As the team gears up for its first T20I outing after nearly seven months, captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir still have a few key decisions to make, especially around the batting order and playing eleven’s balance.

In an exclusive conversation with IANS, former India A and Gujarat batter Priyank Panchal spoke on several selection dilemmas the side is facing, including the Sanju Samson conundrum, where Shubman Gill fits in, and the workload management of Jasprit Bumrah. Excerpts: -

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