Brian Lara’s Insight: Virat Kohli’s Role and India’s Top Three Picks for T20 World Cup

Legendary cricketer Brian Lara believes that despite Virat Kohli’s slower strike rate in the IPL 2024, he should still be part of India’s squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He suggests that Kohli, along with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, should be India’s top three players in the tournament.

Lara acknowledges Kohli’s ability to build innings steadily and score big runs, even if it means starting a bit slow. However, he also highlights the importance of having a balance in the batting lineup, especially in a high-pressure tournament like the T20 World Cup.

While Lara sees the potential of Kohli and Rohit Sharma as an opening pair, he suggests that having both as openers might not be the best strategy for India. He recommends having one of them open alongside a younger, more dynamic player, while the other bats at number three to stabilize the innings if early wickets fall.

Overall, Lara emphasizes the need for a balanced approach in India’s batting lineup, combining experience with youth to maximize their chances of success in the T20 World Cup.