Coach Vikram Rathore Discusses Virat Kohli's Form, Batting Position Ahead Of IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 Match

Team India's batting coach Vikram Rathore discussed Virat Kohli's form and batting position ahead of IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match

Coach Vikram Rathore clarified that the Indian team management is currently not considering any changes to the batting order.

Source : PTI

Rohit Sharma-led India will take on Bangladesh in a crucial IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match on Saturday (June 22) in Antigua. Demonstrating formidable team performance, India remains undefeated in the tournament to date. Their Super 8 campaign started with a massive win over Afghanistan, and tonight, they aim to solidify their chances of securing a semifinal berth by defeating Bangladesh.

However, 'poor batting form' of Indian batting legend Virat Kohli remains a lingering concern for the Indian team. Virat's performance so far in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has been underwhelming.

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In four matches, Virat has scored a total of just 29 runs (1, 4, 0, and 24). Kohli, who opens the batting alongside Rohit Sharma, has struggled to make an impact.

Team India's batting coach Vikram Rathore discussed Virat's form and batting position ahead of IND vs BAN T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 match.

In the press conference ahead of India vs Bangladesh Super 8 match in Antigua, a reporter asked Indian batting coach Vikram Rathore about the possibility of sending Virat Kohli back to number 3 in the batting order. Rathore responded with a smile, saying, "Aren’t you happy that he is opening now? I thought everyone wanted him to open."

Vikram Rathore clarified that the Indian team management is currently not considering any changes to the batting order. He stated, "We are not thinking like this. We are happy with the batting order we have. If there is any change, it will be based on the opposition team and the circumstances we encounter."

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India must beat Bangladesh tonight and then Australia on Monday (June 24) in their final Super 8 match to confirm their spot in T20 WC semifinal.