Why bat Rohit Sharma at No.3: Sunil Gavaskar, Madan Lal question India's tactics as T20 WC prospects take hit

T20 World Cup: Sunil Gavaskar and Madan Lal questioned the logic behind demoting vice-captain Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli from positions where they have found success for many years and throwing in Ishan Kishan at the top of the order.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and former all-rounder Madan Lal questioned the logic behind India demoting vice-captain Rohit Sharma and captain Virat Kohli to No.3 and No.4 in favour of Ishan Kishan opening the innings with KL Rahul against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup on Sunday. India's chances of making the semi-finals took a body blow on Sunday when they lost to New Zealand by eight wickets, with the team only being able to make a score of 110/7 batting first.

New Zealand chased down the target in less than 15 overs. "It is unfortunate because India have looked more impatient than they normally do in both these matches. If you don't make runs then you won't come into the match. A target of 111 can be defended only if a miracle happens. India were outclassed in both the matches. In this format if you don't get in front early, it becomes difficult," said Madan Lal said on Sports Tak.