NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has finally spoken about losing the opening spot to vice-captain Shubman Gill, saying he has played different roles for various teams and that one must be adaptable to the team's requirements.

The team management's decision to push Samson down to the middle order before the Asia Cup also drew criticism, as he had formed a successful opening pair with Abhishek Sharma. Samson had also smashed three centuries while opening the batting for the team last year.

"To be honest, I have played a lot of different roles for a lot of different teams," he told broadcasters before the start of the first T20I against Australia at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

"I have been part of this team for a long time now and have done different roles. I have opened the batting. I have finished matches.

"Now, I am batting in the middle order. Only the openers are fixed in this team. The rest of the batters have to be ready to bat at any time and in any situation. We are well prepared for that."

"It definitely feels good to come out of the heat of Kerala and enjoy some cold weather here in Canberra. I am loving it. I am excited and looking forward to the game today."

Speaking about the weather, conditions, and the areas he has been focusing on since arriving in Australia, Samson said: "Definitely the skill sets. Also, the conditions. The weather as well. A lot of sweaters are already among the crowd and the players."

Samson also discussed the team's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, emphasising the significance of the ongoing five-match T20I series in building momentum and fine-tuning their plans.

"Yesterday, we just had a meeting and discussed the importance of the upcoming three T20I series before the World Cup. It is about focusing on one game at a time and putting ourselves under pressure against Australia. In these conditions, we will be tested. That is what is required to test ourselves physically and mentally. We are looking forward to it."