Sanju Samson not batting enough at number five and six doesn’t mean he can’t do the job there, said India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday while expressing confidence in the Kerala dasher’s ability ahead of the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan.

With Shubman Gill’s entry, Samson, who has enjoyed most success as an opener, has been squeezed into a playing XI, where skipper Suryakumar Yadav and the stylish Tilak Varma have scored most runs at No. 3 and 4. “See, Sanju has not batted a lot at No. 5 or 6. But that doesn’t mean that he can’t do it. Sanju is a good enough player to bat at any number. So, according to the requirement of the team, captain and head coach will decide. And he is more than happy to bat at any number,” Kotak told reporters.