Divya Delhi: After playing for the Kochi Blue Tigers in the Kerala Cricket League, Indian wicket-keeper Sanju Samson has once again been thrown into a selection bind ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Samson was sent to bat at No. 5, which was an interesting departure from his usual top-order spot. Everyone was taken aback by this development, especially in light of growing rumors about where he would bat for the national team. Samson may have indicated his versatility in playing a middle-order position by favoring colleagues Vinoop Manoharan and Jobin Joby to occupy the top spots. This might be an indication that the combination is being tested for the Asia Cup. Samson may need to switch positions in order to fit into the playing eleven, since Abhishek Sharma is expected to open and Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are most likely to bat at Nos. 3 and 4, respectively.The stakes for batting spots have also increased with the addition of vice-captain Shubman Gill, who just returned from a successful tour of England. Given that Gill is the vice captain, it is quite likely that he will be included in the starting lineup. Sanju Samson, who often bats at number three, will either be relegated or be unable to earn a spot in the starting lineup. Samson's inclusion in the starting XI may be "in a bit of danger," according to seasoned spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, especially given the current dynamics of the team. Selectors will be attentively monitoring Samson's versatility and form as they decide India's starting lineup for the upcoming Asia Cup.