Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Jitesh Sharma Likely to Feature in Asia Cup, Says Chopra
Former cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Jitesh Sharma will likely be in India's playing eleven for the Asia Cup.
Jitesh has performed well, including a high strike rate in IPL 2025.
Chopra says his numbers at batting positions four to seven have improved.
Sanju Samson's position is also discussed.
His performance in the top three is strong, however, his stats change lower in the batting order.
Dhruv Jurel is seen as a promising player.
Rishabh Pant is also kept in mind for the T20 World Cup.
Aakash Chopra backs Jitesh Sharma to be in India's playing eleven for the Asia Cup.
Jitesh Sharma scored 261 runs at a strike rate of 176 in IPL 2025.
Chopra highlights Jitesh Sharma's improved numbers at positions four to seven.
Sanju Samson's position in the starting eleven is uncertain.
Rishabh Pant's consideration for the T20 World Cup is discussed.
- Who
- Aakash Chopra, Jitesh Sharma, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant
- What
- Discussion on potential players for India's playing eleven in the upcoming Asia Cup, with a focus on Jitesh Sharma's and Sanju Samson's chances, along with considerations for Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant.
- When
- The upcoming Asia Cup, which will be held from September 9-28 and the T20 World Cup.
- Where
- India's cricket scene.
- Why
- To evaluate player performances and predict selections for the upcoming Asia Cup and future tournaments.
- Jitesh Sharma's IPL 2025 Runs
- 261
- Jitesh Sharma's IPL 2025 Strike Rate
- 176
- Jitesh Sharma's T20Is Played
- 9
- Jitesh Sharma's Strike Rate (Positions 4-7)
- 166
- Jitesh Sharma's Average (Positions 4-7)
- 28
- Sanju Samson's Runs in T20s (Positions 1-3)
- 6000+
- Sanju Samson's Strike Rate (Positions 1-3)
- 140
- Sanju Samson's Average (Positions 1-3)
- 33
- Sanju Samson's Average (Positions 4-7)
- 20
- Sanju Samson's Strike Rate (Positions 4-7)
- 126
