NEW DELHI: As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the T20 World Cup in June, a tantalizing prospect looms on the horizon – the dynamic duo of
Virat Kohli
and
Rohit Sharma
opening the batting for India.
According to a report by Dainik Jagran, this bold move is under serious consideration by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee.
Kohli's resurgence as an opener has been nothing short of remarkable.
His recent exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
have showcased his abilities at the top of the order.
With 361 runs already under his belt, including a scintillating century and two half-centuries, Kohli has firmly cemented his credentials as an opening batsman.
In just nine matches as an opener in the shortest format, Kohli has amassed a staggering 400 runs at an impressive average of 57, surpassing his career T20I average of 51. But what truly sets him apart is his strike rate, which soars from 138 to a blistering 161 when he takes the opening mantle.
Kohli's only T20I century, which also happens to be the highest individual score by an Indian in the format, came while opening the batting against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022. This remarkable feat serves as a testament to his ability to dominate from the very first ball.
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