Uthappa's new XI: Samson at No. 3 for T20I against SA

In a fun twist for India's cricket team, Robin Uthappa has suggested Sanju Samson bat at No. 3 for the upcoming 2025 T20I against South Africa. He wants Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to open, followed by Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma. Uthappa believes this lineup will keep the runs flowing and the bowlers guessing, making the game as exciting as a rollercoaster ride!

Quick rundown

1.Robin Uthappa suggests Sanju Samson at No. 3.

2.Shubman Gill should open with Abhishek Sharma.

3.Suryakumar Yadav needs a consistent batting slot.

4.Uthappa's ideal XI includes eight batters and five bowlers.

5.Shubman Gill should take his time before big shots.

Chopra ki warning: Gill aur Surya ko runs chahiye abhi!
Chopra ki warning: Gill aur Surya ko runs chahiye abhi!
Arre bhai, Aakash Chopra ne Shubman Gill aur Suryakumar Yadav ko chetavani di hai! T20I ke teesre match se pehle, bola hai agar runs nahi aaye, toh team ka kya hoga? Gill toh aise lag raha hai jaise ghost ban gaya hai—sirf chaar runs! Aur Surya, bhai, chamak dikhana padega warna society mein sharam aayegi! Toh bhai, batting ka drama chalu hai!
11:05 pm on Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Pollock ka kehna: Samson ko bench, team ko thoda jhatka!
Pollock ka kehna: Samson ko bench, team ko thoda jhatka!
Shaun Pollock ne bola, bhaiyon aur behno, Sanju Samson ko bench pe bitha do! Kyunki doosre T20I mein 51-run se hara diya, jahan Shubman Gill ne golden duck maar diya (haaye, kya baat hai!). Pollock ka kehna hai, Arshdeep ki jagah Harshit Rana ko try karo, aur Suryakumar Yadav ko batting mein thoda shuffle karne ka time aa gaya hai. Toh sochiye zara, kya scene hai!
08:30 am on Friday, 12 December, 2025
Suryakumar spills tea: Gill's opener, Samson's backup vibes
Suryakumar spills tea: Gill's opener, Samson's backup vibes
Yo, did you see Suryakumar spill the tea? Gill's the new opener, while Samson's chilling in the backup zone. It's like a cricketing game of musical chairs, but with more drama! Suryakumar's like, "Be ready to bat anywhere, fam!" Management's got a 'good headache' with this squad drama. Buckle up, folks, it's about to get wild!
03:10 pm on Monday, 8 December, 2025
Pathan spills the beans on SA's plan for Abhishek Sharma
Pathan spills the beans on SA's plan for Abhishek Sharma
In a cricket caper, Irfan Pathan dishes on South Africa's sneaky plan to box in Abhishek Sharma during the 2025 T20I series. He warns that if Abhishek doesn’t learn to dodge bouncers, he might end up in a real pickle against Jansen's bounce! Meanwhile, Pathan thinks Suryakumar should be locked in at No. 3 for stability, like a cricketing ice sculpture. Buckle up, folks, this series is gonna be a wild ride!
11:00 pm on Saturday, 13 December, 2025
Aakash Chopra: Shubman Gill ki kismat ya bench? Kya hoga?
Aakash Chopra: Shubman Gill ki kismat ya bench? Kya hoga?
Aakash Chopra ne kaha: Shubman Gill ki T20I series South Africa ke khilaf hai ek khatarnaak rollercoaster ride! Ek golden duck aur 51-run ki haar ke saath, kya Gill ko opener rakhna chahiye? Sanju Samson hai tayaar, lekin sirf Tilak Varma ka 62 runs hai ek chamak! Kya Gill apne aap ko sambhal payega ya bench par baithne wala hai? Mujhe jawab chahiye!
08:20 am on Friday, 12 December, 2025

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