Asia Cup | Twitter in awe as crowd puller Sanju Samson weaves his magic yet again in Dubai

‌The relationship between Keralites and Gulf countries has been well-documented, and when Sanju Samson, one of the most-followed players in modern-day cricket, ventured out of the stadium after a practice session, it was the end of a long wait for scores of fans. The Indian team is currently in Dubai for the Asia Cup T20s 2025, and Samson is part of the 15-member squad for the tournament.

Just as the players were making their way to the team bus after the session, the fans started chanting ‘Sanju, Sanju…’ at the first glimpse of the wicketkeeper-batter. And the cheers went louder as he walked closer in their direction.

After seeing the emotional outpour from his followers, Indian T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav cheekily said, “It is Dubai and the Kerala cricketer has an aura here.” He called him the local boy, as Dubai and other places in the Gulf have turned out to be a home away from home for several Keralites.

Samson gave a wry smile before walking towards the roaring fans as the other players walked towards the bus. He shook hands with some and signed autographs for the others as he reciprocated their love and support. Twitter went berserk as Samson shocked the cricketing world yet again with the admiration and affection he receives across the globe.

Classic

— Why_Benstokes (@benstokes94425) 

Good care

🗣️ Surya: “We are taking good care of Sanju, don’t worry we’ll make the right decision.” 👌



But fans feel 👉 Sanju Samson deserves to be in the XI!

He’s powerful 💥 and has the ability to play long, match-winning innings. 🏏🔥

Do you agree 🤔? … 

— Rana Ahmed (@RanaAhmad056) 

Better opener

If Sanju Samson is a better opener than Gill, and stronger as a wicketkeeper than Jitesh Sharma, plus can bat anywhere from 1-5, why on earth are we benching him—and with what logic? 

— Mahi Patel (@Mahi_Patel_07) 

WK

Sanju Samson as T20 opener innings:



- 16(7), 1(3), 3(6), 5(7), 26(20), 102*(56), 0(2), 0(3), 107(50), 111(47), 10(7), 29(19), 0(2).



Inn. - 13 || Runs - 410 || Avg. - 34.17 || SR - 179.04



Who is your WK in Asia Cup Sanju or Jitesh ? 

— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) 

Interesting

Sanju Samson -

Can open the innings

Can bat at number 3

Can keep the wickets

Can play at lower order



An interesting fact is he is a backup of Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill , Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma.

Sanju is a soft target to be benched easily despite so much versatility. 

— Indian Funda (@Selfless_Samson) 

It hurts

Sanju Samson 💔

Sometimes it hurts to see him like this…

A player who gives everything, still carries so much silently. 😞 

— CRICKET CULTURE (@CRICCULTURE09) 

Buzz

The only buzz about Asia Cup is whether Sanju Samson will play or not!



Without Sanju Samson Asia Cup is another Rishabh Pant's white ball career.



official father of Cricket Sir Sanju Samson.🔥

— Dhruv Thakur (@Dhruv_Thakur___) 

Feel for him

Feel for Sanju Samson 💔



Now it's almost confirmed that Sanju Samson will not start in the playing XI of the Asia Cup 2025. He was the leading run scorer for India in T20Is last year. He scored 3 centuries in the span of 4 T20I matches. 

— Soman. (@Shreyasian96) 

Who will play

Question:- Who will play, Jitesh or Sanju Samson ? Will Sanju get a chance in the playing 11 ?



Don't worry about Sanju. We will take care of him." Surya kumar Yadav skillfully avoided the question of playing XI.



Hope Sky will back him 🤞  

— kuldeep singh (@kuldeep0745) 

Power house

🚨 SANJU SAMSON POWER HOUSE 🔥



DO YOU AGREE?



🗣️ Suryakumar Yadav on Sanju Samson & India’s Playing XI:



"We are actually taking good care of him. Don’t worry, we will make the right decision tomorrow." 👀   

— Rana Ahmed (@RanaAhmad056)