Virat KohliThe -led team India had a forgettable campaign t20 world cup 2021. Beginning the tournament as the firm’s favourites, the Men in Blue suffered back-to-back defeats in the Super 12 rounds and were eventually knocked out of the tournament on Sunday when New Zealand defeated Afghanistan for a place in the semi-finals.
Despite doing well in the practice games, India could not balance their playing XI in the first two matches. He tried different combinations but none of them clicked. As a result, the Men in Blue lost to Pakistan by 10 wickets and then, the Black Caps beat them by 8 wickets in the next face-off.
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After India’s disappointing campaign, several changes will be expected to revive the confidence of the unit. The team will have a new coach in the form of Rahul Dravid while a new face will lead the team in the shortest format.
Meanwhile, former India batsman VVS Laxman has put his weight behind Ishan Kishan, saying that the Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman could be considered as an opener in the future. Speaking on the Star Sports show Game Plan, the former cricketer was of the opinion that Kishan can be played against Namibia on Monday.
“I think he [Ishan Kishan] Very talented player. He is someone who uses powerplay field restrictions, plays his brand of cricket. Having said that, as Virat Kohli relinquishes his captaincy, Rohit Sharma will be the choice after him, he is the most destructive and consistent to win matches for India in a position where he would have gone as an opener. And then KL Rahul we know what a talent he is and what a match winner he is. So, how can you bother these two established openers just to accommodate Ishan Kishan,” Laxman told Star Sports.
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“So maybe that is the question that will be on the mind of the team management and the selection committee. But, perhaps taking into account that the match against Namibia has no result. Probably they can try Ishan Kishan in this match.
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