"Might Even See Virat..." : Ex-India Cricketer's Big Prediction
NDTV
Former India batter Parthiv Patel has said that Virat Kohli might open alongside Rohit Sharma in the upcoming Asia Cup.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 is just around the corner and Team India is leaving no stone unturned to make the most out of the prestigious event. Ahead of the World Cup, India will be playing in the Asia Cup 2022, where they will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a Group A fixture on August 28 in Dubai. In Asia Cup, Team India would be looking forward to give Virat Kohli, a chance to redeem himself and former India cricketer Parthiv Patel feels that the star batter might open alongside Rohit Sharma.
"There is no doubt about Virat Kohli's abilities. It is just about the form and about which position you want him to play. That is why Asia Cup becomes very crucial, not only for him but for India's point of view also, whether they get the right combination or not. I will keep saying about the combination because that would be the key," said Parthiv on Cricbuzz.
"You might even see Virat Kohli opening in the Asia Cup as KL Rahul is not fit. They said he will be available from Asia Cup and India have tried so many other openers. Virat Kohli has been comfortable opening with RCB. He has got all those big seasons, where he came as an opener," he added.
The debate on Virat Kohli's form continued after he failed to register big scores in the T20Is or ODIs against England. He was rested from the ODIs against West Indies that followed and is not in the squad for the T20Is either.
Earlier, it was confirmed that Asia Cup will be hosted by Sri Lanka in the UAE. The tournament was moved out of Sri Lanka due to the ongoing economic crisis.
