Shashi Tharoor Questions Sanju Samson's Removal As Opener, Congress MP Suggests Playing Shubman Gill at Number 3 After India's Asia Cup 2025 Title Win
The India national cricket team defeated arch-rivals the Pakistan national cricket team by five wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Meanwhile, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the decision about Sanju Samson's removal as opener.
The India national cricket team defeated arch-rivals the Pakistan national cricket team by five wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai to lift their record-extending ninth title. Meanwhile, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the decision about Sanju Samson's removal as opener. In his social media post, the Congress MP suggested that Shubman Gill could play at number three and Suryakumar Yadav at number five. In seven matches, Shubman Gill made 127 runs at an average of 21.17. Samson scored 132 runs in as many games at 33.00. 'Should Have Had Handshakes With Pakistan' Shashi Tharoor Questions India's 'No Handshake' Policy With PAK Team in Asia Cup 2025; Cites Example of Kargil War (Watch Video).
Shashi Tharoor Questions Sanju Samson's Removal As Opener
That said, it is fair to ask a few questions, without in any way detracting from our victory. Was it right to break up the hugely successful opening partnership of @abhisheksharm06 and @IamSanjuSamson, and relegate a three-time centurion to a middle slot where he was…
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 29, 2025
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