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India's Big Question For T20 World Cup: If KL Rahul Opens, Virat Kohli Plays At No.3, Who Misses Out In Middle Order?

Even one year back it was beyond imagination that Virat Kohli's place in the Indian team could be questioned. Kohli is fit and available but perhaps for the first time in a decade, the former India captain's presence in the playing eleven could be a point of discussion in cricketing circle. The T20 World Cup in the UAE last year was an unmitigated disaster and it was largely due to India's archaic batting philosophy at the top of the order. The runs scored did not come at a good pace.

Not KL Rahul, Ex-Pakistan Star Wants This Player To Open With Rohit Sharma in Asia Cup Clash

With the Asia Cup starting in just over two weeks' time, it will be a valuable opportunity for all the teams to test themselves against the best ahead of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. The Indian cricket team and the Pakistan cricket face each other on August 28 in a Group A match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The last time the two teams faced each other, at the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan beat India comprehensively. Virat Kohli was the India skipper then, but now Rohit Sharma is at the helm of the side.

Watch: Virat Kohli Sweats It Out In Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup 2022

After clinching the white-ball series against West Indies, Team India is all geared up for their next assignment and that is the upcoming Asia Cup. The tournament will also mark the return of India star batter Virat Kohli on the field, as he was rested for the series against West Indies. As the Asia Cup is just around the corner, Kohli is trying to prepare to the best of his ability. In a video posted on the Instagram handle of Kohli, he was seen sweating it out in a practice session while wearing a Manchester City Jersey.

"Brought Great Laurels": Virat Kohli Congratulates CWG Medal Winners

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli congratulated the country's contingent for their superb performances in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. India finished 4th in the medal tally with 22 Gold, 15 Silver and 23 Bronze medals and with a total of 61 medals at the Commonwealth Games. India has delivered its fifth-best performance of all time in their Commonwealth Games history, with their best being a total of 101 medals when the games were held at home in 2010.

Ishan Kishan Posts Cryptic Instagram Story With Rap Lyrics After Asia Cup Snub

India's 15-member squad for the August 27-September 11 Asia Cup had many top stars like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul returning after a gap, while there were some notable omissions too. Jasprit Bumrah missed out due to injury, and another big name who was missing was left-handed opener Ishan Kishan. The big-hitting youngster has been a constant in the Indian team in recent times. However, the re-entry of opener Rahul and the presence of several other top-order options, meant that Kishan was not picked. He was not even named among the three standbys.

"Can't Leave Them Out To Be Barbecued": Saba Karim On Young India Pacer's Asia Cup Selection

India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup tournament, to be played in the UAE from August 27, and the fast bowling department has a few young faces in the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh have both been included in the squad.

"Would Be A Concern": Jayawardene On KL Rahul's Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup

Star India batter Virat Kohli is a quality player and has all the tools needed to come out of his prolonged dip in form, said former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. Kohli and a fit-again KL Rahul on Monday returned to a 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11.

Virat Kohli has all the tools to come out of batting slump: Mahela Jayawardene

Virat Kohli is a quality player and has all the tools needed to come out of his prolonged dip in form, said former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. Kohli and a fit-again KL Rahul on Monday returned to a 15-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup scheduled to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from August 27 to September 11.

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India's Big Question For T20 World Cup: If KL Rahul Opens, Virat Kohli Plays At No.3, Who Misses Out In Middle Order?

Not KL Rahul, Ex-Pakistan Star Wants This Player To Open With Rohit Sharma in Asia Cup Clash

Watch: Virat Kohli Sweats It Out In Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup 2022

"Brought Great Laurels": Virat Kohli Congratulates CWG Medal Winners

Ishan Kishan Posts Cryptic Instagram Story With Rap Lyrics After Asia Cup Snub

"Can't Leave Them Out To Be Barbecued": Saba Karim On Young India Pacer's Asia Cup Selection

"Would Be A Concern": Jayawardene On KL Rahul's Lack Of Game Time Ahead Of Asia Cup

Virat Kohli has all the tools to come out of batting slump: Mahela Jayawardene