From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, here is a list of five Indian players set to make their Asia Cup debut. The list also consists of names like Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma and Rinku Singh ahead of India’s Asia Cup opening contest against UAE on Wednesday (Sep 10).

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 Indian players set to make Asia Cup debut

In case Sanju Samson is dropped, then India will most probably open with Abhishek Sharma and Gill with Tilak Varma at No.3 followed by captain Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jitesh Sharma. Jitesh will be the side’s wicketkeeping option.

Asia Cup 2025: Jitesh Sharma likely to get nod in Playing XI, Sanju Samson to settle for a place on bench - Report

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries.

From Tilak Varma to Abhishek Sharma, 5 Indian batters with fastest T20I centuries

The countdown for the 2026 T20 World Cup will officially begin as the Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates, as India announced its 15-man squad on Tuesday (Aug 20).

Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out

Sanju captained RR in nine games the past season, scoring over 280 runs, with just one fifty to his name. Rajasthan stood at the ninth spot on the points table with four wins in 14 contested matches. 

Sanju Samson IPL Trade Deal: Desperate Rajasthan Royals approach other teams after CSK reject first offer

In a recent chat with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his YouTube channel, Samson spoke his heart out on his relations with his IPL team. 

IPL 2026: Sanju Samson breaks silence on his equation with Rajasthan Royals amid transfer request rumours

Sanju featured in nine games for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, scoring 285 runs, striking at just over 140. 

IPL 2026: How Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s arrival forced Sanju Samson to part ways with Rajasthan Royals

Samson, who captained Rajasthan Royals to an IPL final in 2022, has decided on his future ahead of next season's trade window. 

Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson drops bombshell on transfer rumours ahead of IPL 2026 trade window

IPL 2025-Brar, Shashank, Wadhera star as PBKS beat RR by 10 runs

IPL 2025: Brar, Shashank, Wadhera star as PBKS beat RR by 10 runs

IPL 2025-Players pay tribute to Indian armed forces before match

IPL 2025: Players pay tribute to Indian armed forces before RR-PBKS match

From Sanju Samson to Shaun Marsh, here's a look at 6 batters with highest individual score in losing cause in IPL also including Rohit Sharma, Yusuf Pathan, KL Rahul and Riyan Parag. Cricket | Sports | Photos

From Sanju Samson to Shaun Marsh, 6 batters with highest individual score in losing cause in IPL

Sreesanth had made comments on Sanju's non selection in Kerala's Vijaya Hazare Trophy team and how it played a part in non selection in Champions Trophy squad. cricket sports

KCA punishes two-time WC winner for false comments in Sanju Samson row

Cricket, Sports: The Rajasthan Royals' medical staff has not set a date for Sanju Samson's return. In his absence, Riyan Parag will continue to lead the side

IPL 2025: Injured Sanju Samson to miss game against RCB

Cricket, Sports: Ahead of their match against LSG, Dravid called all the reports 'baseless' and maintained that the team remain united in their pursuit of the playoffs

IPL 2025: RR coach Rahul Dravid breaks silence on Sanju Samson 'fall out' rumours, says 'Sanju and I are…'

Sanju Samson appeared uncomfortable with a suspected side issue he suffered after attempting to cut DC spinner Vipraj Nigam in the previous game. Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025: Sanju Samson doubtful for RR's home game against Lucknow Super Giants: Dravid

Cricket, Sports: Padikkal, who stayed unbeaten on 40 said the side will look to carry this form into their next home game against Punjab Kings on April 18

IPL 2025: 'They won in powerplay, RR skipper Samson admits after big loss against RCB

Cricket, Sports: The win over PBKS was Samson’s 32nd win as RR skipper, surpassing late Australian legend Shane Warne, who led the franchise to 31 wins between 2008-2011

IPL 2025: RR skipper Sanju Samson breaks THIS long-standing record of Shane Warne

Cricket, Sports: Sanju Samson had undergone surgery on his right index finger following an injury sustained during India's T20I series against England in February 2025

IPL 2025: RR skipper Sanju Samson back at helm again, gets NCA clearance for wicket-keeping duties

Sports, Cricket: Jos Buttler was the heartbeat of their batting lineup, a mentor to younger players, and a trusted ally of skipper Sanju Samson

Exclusive | IPL 2025: The Buttler did it—Gujarat celebrates, Rajasthan regroups

Sports, Cricket, IPL: Rajasthan Royals have named Riyan Parag as their new captain for the upcoming season as regular skipper Sanju Samson struggles with fitness.

IPL 2025: Riyan Parag to lead Rajasthan Royals for opening three matches; unfit Sanju Samson to play as batter

Cricket, Sports: India’s batting duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson are two first-team players and key to Rajasthan Royals' success in the impending season.

Massive boost for Rajasthan Royals as star Indian duo joins squad ahead of IPL 2025

Cricket, Sports: Buttler joined the Royals in 2018 and left in 2024 after the franchise decided against retaining him before the mega-auction last year

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson still not over...

Sanju Samson managed just 51 runs in the series with a highest of 26 while SKY scored 28 runs in five games with a best of 14. India, however, won the series 4-1. Cricket Sports

'There are many questions...,' Ravi Ashwin on SKY and Sanju Samson's poor form in England T20Is

Sports, Cricket: Samson's scoring in four matches thus far has been 26, 5, 3, and 1. Samson entered series having scored three centuries in his previous five T20I matches for India

‘Talents like Sanju Samson should be allowed...', says former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar

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