Divya Delhi: Team India faces UAE in the Asia Cup 2025 opener. As enthusiasm grows, India's playing XI, especially the wicketkeeper spot between Sanju Samson and Jitesh Sharma, dominates conversations.India's captain Suryakumar Yadav was asked about the wicketkeeping conundrum at a group press conference before the tournament. With Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson as outstanding keepers, supporters want to know who will start.Whether Sanju Samson makes the starting XI hinges on ground conditions and match plan versus the UAE.Recent media sources suggest Jitesh Sharma will be the first-choice wicketkeeper, putting Sanju's chances slim. Since Shubman Gill returned, Sanju's chances of opening the innings have decreased, complicating his starting lineup.Sanju Samson has been playing well despite the uncertainties. His stunning Kerala Premier League batting has put him in contention. Samson has scored 861 runs in 38 T20 matches, including three century and two half-centuries, demonstrating his ability to change games swiftly.