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In IPL 2025, he showed amazing game, led the team to the final and himself scored 604 runs at an average above 50.
The strike rate was 175, wow! Now the selectors are ready to give him a place in the T20 team, because experienced middle order batsman is needed on the slow pitches of UAE.
But this happiness has brought sorrow for some players. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who are both star openers, are going to be out of the team. Gautam Gambhir, who is the boss of the team management, has taken this decision.
The reason is that he wants to stick to the old combination which has been successful since his arrival.
Plus, the home Test series against West Indies is starting soon, from October 2. So Gill and Jaiswal have to be kept fresh for the Test, as the Asia Cup will end on September 28.
Now let’s talk about Jitesh Sharma. This Dhoni’s special player, who made a splash in the IPL for RCB, is going to be the backup wicketkeeper.
Sanju Samson will be the first choice, but Jitesh will support the team with explosive batting in the lower order.
His last T20 match was against Afghanistan in January 2024, now he is ready to return.
To make room for Shreyas, either Rinku Singh or Shivam Dubey may have to be dropped. Both have recently played against England, but now the selectors are emphasizing on experience.
Sportstar’s report says that the team management wants to be ready for slow pitches.