Suryakumar Yadav should continue batting at No. 3 when Virat Kohli returns to T20I side: Gautam Gambhir

India vs New Zealand: Gautam Gambhir said it's time Virat Kohli bats at No. 4 in T20Is and plays the crucial anchor's role when he returns to the side. The former India opener explained why Suryakumar Yadav batting at No.3 will be a big plus for Rohit Sharma's side.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday said he would want to see Suryakumar Yadav continue batting at No. 3 for India in T20Is even when Virat Kohli returns to the squad. Gambhir's comments came after Suryakumar hit a match-winning 62 in just 40 balls against New Zealand in the T20I series opener in Jaipur. When the SKY was full of stars It's a good night from Jaipur #TeamIndia @surya_14kumar #INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/MnebSWFvwA

Suryakumar Yadav made full use of the opportunity to bat at No. 3 in the absence of former captain Virat Kohli who has been rested for the 3-match series. Suryakumar took on the aggressor's role from Rohit Sharma after a 50-run opening stand in a chase of 165.