In the run-up to the eagerly awaited ODI World Cup, former Indian cricket prodigy Virender Sehwag has made some interesting remarks on India’s batting order. Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav were chosen for India’s starting XI, and Sehwag, who is known for his explosive hitting style, has provided his thoughts on the decision.
Despite Kishan’s outstanding performance, the former India opener claims that KL Rahul is the preferred option and may replace him in the starting lineup. The Nawab of Najafgarh cited Shreyas Iyer outstanding century against Australia in the most recent ODI series as a key reason why he is superior to Kishan.
KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya will be at Nos. 6 and 7, respectively. Suryakumar won’t fill either of those roles, therefore. However, there is No. 5. However, if Hardik Pandya is your sixth bowler, Rahul will bat at No. 5, Hardik at No. 6, and then the bowlers would come in. We first believed Ishan Kishan could slot in somewhere in the lineup, but after Shreyas Iyer’s century, if Ishan Kishan plays at No. 4, Iyer, Rahul, and Hardik would be at Nos. 4, 5, and 6, respectively,” he said to Cricbuzz.
Due to his left-handedness, Ishan Kishan should be selected first: By Virender Sehwag
KL Rahul has made a spectacular comeback following a protracted injury layoff. He recently captained India in two matches during the bilateral series against Australia. Rahul’s series performance was lauded by Sehwag, who also claimed that Rahul would be the better option than Ishan Kishan.
The 44-year-old’s knowledge extended to the decision of who would be placed on the bench, where he predicted that depending on India’s strategy, Kishan would be given precedence over Suryakumar.
“Now it depends on how India perceives this combination and whether they believe Hardik will undoubtedly deliver 10 overs since it will offer India an additional bowler. As a result, Suryakumar cannot fill that position, and even if one were available, Ishan should be chosen ahead because he is a left-hander, Sehwag said.
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