Asia Cup: Team India Asked 5 Questions By Ex-Star Ahead Of Pakistan Clash | Cricket News

India tackle Pakistan of their first match of Asia Cup 2023 on September 2 and head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed on Tuesday that KL Rahul will miss the primary two video games of the competitors as a consequence of damage. Rahul was broadly being thought of as one of many main contenders for the No. 4 slot and his absence may end up in some main modifications within the batting order. Former Indian cricket workforce opener Aakash Chopra took to social media platform X (previously generally known as Twitter) to debate the varied choices that the workforce administration can go for in opposition to Pakistan together with a few drastic selections.

“KLR unavailable for the first two games. Opens up a host of discussion points…does Ishan open? If yes, where will Shubman bat? Or Rohit-Gill-Ishan bat 1-2-3 and then Kohli bats at 4? Or Rohit-Gill open…Kohli at 3 and Ishan at 5? Or Gill gets benched and Tilak/SKY bat at 5?,” Chopra posted.

KLR unavailable for the primary two video games. Opens up a number of dialogue factors…does Ishan open? If sure, the place will Shubman bat? Or Rohit-Gill-Ishan bat 1-2-3 after which Kohli bats at 4? Or Rohit-Gill open…Kohli at 3 and Ishan at 5? Or Gill will get benched and Tilak/SKY bat at 5?…

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 29, 2023

With Rahul out of rivalry, Ishan Kishan is anticipated to play because the wicket-keeper and that complicates issues for the workforce administration.

The teenager had an excellent outing as opener in opposition to West Indies and if he’s chosen as Rohit Sharma’s accomplice on the high of the innings, that may imply Shubman Gill probably lacking out or taking part in the No. 3 position. Kohli can play at No. 4 with No. 5 being a toss-up between Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.

However, it’s extra doubtless that Kishan will play at No. 5 with Rohit and Gill opening the innings and Kohli maintaining his No. 3 place. The No. 4 place may also go to the returning Shreyas Iyer.