In Twenty20 cricket, Virat Kohli is most effective when he bats in powerplay overs and opens the innings: Aakash Chopra

The India-Afghanistan Twenty20 International series kicks off on Thursday. Aakash Chopra, host of Jio Cinema’s daily sports show ” Aakash Chopra AakashVani,” discussed the series and its significance for the upcoming Twenty20 International World Cup. Take a peek:

Regarding whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will open

I think that when he bats in the powerplay overs and opens the innings in T20s, Virat Kohli is at his best. In the event that you deny him that choice and he starts to play a little more slowly against spinners, that would be expected. That’s because it has consistently occurred. Is Kohli going to open? No, in my opinion. I predict a play from either Yashasvi Jaiswal or Shubman Gill. Yashasvi will have to sit out, as Gill is a seasoned player and may participate. It may not be equitable, but that is possible. I have Kohli batting third.

What to anticipate from the Mohali pitch

Later in the evening, the dew factor will undoubtedly become significant. There should be a lot of runs scored because the pitch will be flat. In the evening, the ball will get wet; therefore, I think chasing will be a better option.

Regarding the future of Afghanistan

Nobody treats them casually. Their performance in the ODI World Cup demonstrated their strength and influence. And this is a T20 team that does quite well. They have nearly all of their players participating in the IPL. It’s an excellent squad. Naturally, India will be the clear favorites to begin.

Regarding the meaning of the series in a broader context

The main focus will be on Rohit’s performance rather than the series outcome. Will he be able to maintain the form he showed in 2023? Who will open? Will Shivam Dube get a chance? These are the significant inquiries.