As the T20 World Cup approaches, there is much speculation about the Indian squad and how they will line up on the field. In the midst of this debate, former cricketer Irfan Pathan has weighed in with his own ideas on the matter.
Pathan believes that India should select Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma as their opening partnership. He highlights Jaiswal’s impressive international strike rate of 160, emphasizing the need for firepower at the top of the order. If Virat Kohli were to open the batting, it would allow for a certain combination of 11 players on the field, potentially opening up opportunities for players like Shivam Dubey and Rinku Singh.
However, if Kohli were to bat at number three, Pathan sees challenges in maintaining the bowling strength in the squad. He suggests that having Jaiswal in the team could provide an additional bowling option, allowing for a more balanced playing XI with five proper bowlers.
Pathan also points out a key issue in the current Indian batting lineup – the lack of bowlers within the top six. He stresses