New Delhi: After that famous 92 off only 47 balls against Kings XI Punjab in IPL2024 there is a debate about his forthcoming batting position for the T20 World Cup. In which legends of cricket have joined and are expressing their opinions on the issue.
Sourav Ganguly, a former Indian captain, has thrown his weight behind Kohli’s possible role as an opening batsman and highlighted his excellent form during IPL. The leader of the team.
However, Australian idol Matthew Hayden initially doubted that Kohli would be suitable for the opening position for Team India. At the top of the order, he said, “No they should not do it; you need a left-right combo at the top”.
Yet Hayden offered an interesting alternative by suggesting re-ordering in batting order. Hayden explained further saying, “If you had to change this line-up would be very happy if I could ask you whether or not starting with Kohli and Jaiswal would work…and absolutely yes.”
Hayden also gave more details about how he believes India should line up its players including promoting Kohli to open batting with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryakumar Yadav ranked as numbers three.
“Look at his numbers at No. 4”, emphasized Hayden regarding Rohit Sharma’s adaptability,” they are fantastic and better than his opening numbers.”
As we head towards T20 World Cup, where Virat Kohli will bat has become another dimension to consider in India’s strategy and selection deliberations among cricket experts with different opinions being shared.