The team management now has a tricky call on hand while deciding whether to keep Samson in the playing XI finding a slot for him in top three or play Jitesh Sharma, who is more familiar with finisher's role.
For India, a fully fit and firing Bumrah could make all the difference in their quest for continental and global glory.
Over the course of 17 innings in IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer piled up 604 runs at an impressive average of 50.33 and a blistering strike rate of 175.07, finishing as the sixth-highest run-getter of the tournament.
Sanju Samson has performed admirably in the Kerala Cricket League as well, where he began by batting lower down the order.
Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 is going to feature eight teams and will be played in T20 format.
Sanju Samson's exploits at KCL 2025 will certainly help him make a strong case to head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, who will have a big say in deciding India's best playing XI at the Asia Cup.
India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman are in Group A, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong form Group B.
Before the Super Four stage, Sri Lanka will face Bangladesh on September 13, Hong Kong on September 15 and Afghanistan on September 18.
In a departure from the usually laid out convention, players will reach Dubai in a staggered manner from their respective locations.