Famous politician and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked a fresh discussion about Sanju Samson 's batting position following India's victory in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai. He questioned the decision to include Shubman Gill as an opener and move Samson to the middle order. Both Gill and Samson had modest performances in the tournament. Gill, who opened regularly, scored 127 runs in seven innings with a strike rate of 151.19. Samson, batting between positions three and five, managed 132 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 124.53. "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 Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, and relegate a three-time cent

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