Virendra Sehwag suggests Virat Kohli should move down the batting order in T20 World Cup 2024, offers to bat him at number 3

The upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has sparked intense debates and discussions among former Indian cricketers and critics regarding the selection of players for the Indian squad. With the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee meeting Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, the spotlight is on who will open for India in the tournament—Virat Kohli or Yashasvi Jaiswal?

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag weighed in on the matter, suggesting that Kohli should continue to bat at No.3, with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opening the innings. Drawing parallels to Sachin Tendulkar’s sacrifice of his opening spot for the team’s benefit, Sehwag emphasized the importance of carrying forward the momentum set by the openers.

In his recently announced playing XI for India, Sehwag excluded all-rounder Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and Ravichandran Ashwin, while including Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sandeep Sharma. Despite not revealing the reason behind Pandya’s exclusion, Sehwag hinted at the all-rounder’s high probability of making it to the final 15.

As India gears up to face Ireland in the opening game of the T20 World Cup on 5 June, the selection dilemma continues to intrigue fans and experts alike. With Kohli’s impressive performance in IPL 2024, scoring 500 runs at an average of 71.43, the anticipation for his role in the upcoming tournament is at an all-time high. Stay tuned for more updates on the Indian squad selection and their journey in the T20 World Cup.