New Delhi, Sep 13 : Even though India did not win the Asia Cup 2022, the return of the form of the talismanic batter Virat Kohli brought joy to Indian fans.He was a bit shaky when he scored 35 in his 100th T20I against Pakistan.
However, as the match progressed, his fluency was growing.After two half-centuries and a duck Kohli hit a dazzling record-setting 122 against Afghanistan to end his streak of 100 runs across the formats of 1020 days.
The effort was a huge success that caused fans to go into a frenzy was made as he opened the bat with KL Rahul as captain.Rohit Sharma decided to take a break to end his time at the Asia Cup 2022 on a high.
Now the ex- India cricketer Rohan Gavaskar believes that Kohli opening the batting position could be a great option for the team prior to the start of the Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia next month.
“Look, in terms of the possibility of Virat open, I believe it’s a great idea.
If you take a look at the T20 numbers, they’re exceptional.He averages 55-57, and his strike rate of around 160.That’s incredible numbers.”
“His final innings, an not beaten of 122, shows that he is probably enjoying opening the game too.If my memory is right, he wanted to open or he declared that he would like to play in the Indian T20 league (IPL) in this edition or the previous edition, he declared that this is the place I’d like to be.This is obviously something that he would like to do.It’s an possibility for the Indian team,” said Gavaskar on the ‘Sports Over The TOP’ show on Sports18.
With Kohli showing indications of his old self in the past, opening the bowling with Kohli will mean that KL Rahul, whose approach with the bat in T20Is hasn’t been particularly impressive and is likely to be dropped out of the eleven with Suryakumar Yadav being moved to three, that according to Gavaskar could be an option.
“It can open up the possibilities and if you’re right, SKY (Suryakumar) bats at 3 is an exciting thought.However, I must say that if Virat is the first to open, he showed what a incredible accomplishment he is as opener.It means that one of my favorites players will need to step in, and that is KL Rahul.”
“Because KL Rahul, I’ve previously said, he’s undoubtedly a class act.So , it’s one of the more difficult types of situations , but SKY is at number 3.I think that’s the kind of thing we would like to see.His numbers are well-known and, as he’s said”he’s one of the top batters in T20.”
The next game for India in this format is the first of three T20Is against Australia on September 20 in Mohali.
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