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Sunil Gavaskar, the legendary Indian cricketer, has stunned fans and experts alike with his proposed lineup for India’s T20 World Cup game against Ireland. Gavaskar suggested that Virat Kohli should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma, with Yashasvi Jaiswal dropping down to the number three position. This recommendation comes amidst ongoing discussions about Kohli’s ideal batting position in the T20 format.
Gavaskar justified his decision by highlighting Kohli’s outstanding performance in the recent IPL season, where he amassed 741 runs in 15 matches at an impressive average of 61.75 and a strike rate exceeding 154. The former Indian captain emphasized the importance of accommodating Kohli’s current form and momentum by promoting him as an opener.
In addition to Kohli and Sharma, Gavaskar’s lineup featured the inclusion of Rishabh Pant as the wicketkeeper, along with Mohammed Siraj as a pace bowler. The rest of the batting order comprised of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Siraj.
Gavaskar’s unconventional choices have sparked intrigue and debate among cricket enthusiasts and analysts. With India set to face Ireland in their opening T20 World Cup match, all eyes will be on how the team management decides to structure their playing XI as they strive for success in the tournament.
