Should Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma Bat At No. 4? Sunil Gavaskar's 'Yes And No' Response

24.08.2023 - 09:03 sports.ndtv.com

Legendary India batter Sunil Gavaskar has shared his views on the idea of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli batting at no. 4 to make room for Ishan Kishan to open the innings with Shubman Gill.

With the Asia Cup set to begin in a week's time, the debate around the no. 4 batting continues to intensify. During the press conference of India's Asia Cup squad announcement, India captain Rohit also shared his views on the same.

Gavaskar doesn't want to disturb the batting position of Rohit, who feels that the team needs to be flexible. Gavaskar, however, did backed the idea of putting Kohli at no.

4, but only if a particular situation arrives. "Any team has to be flexible...but I don't want to disturb the top order. I don't think Rohit Sharma should be looking to bat down the order.

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