Dubai, Sept. 6 -- Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal expressed his thoughts on the Men in Blue's opening pair in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 28 in Dubai.

There are three players in contention who can open the innings, namely, vice-captain Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, and left-hand batter Abhishek Sharma.

The inclusion of Gill in the squad has raised doubts in the minds of management about who will open the innings for their side, along with left-hand batter Abhishek, in the tournament.

Samson's name is also there in the squad; there are chances that Gill might open with Abhishek, and Samson is likely to bat in the middle order.

Sharing his views on the opening combination...