India’s T20 World Cup Strategy: Jadeja Advocates Kohli as Opener, Rohit at Number Three
Former Indian all-rounder Ajay Jadeja has proposed a tactical shift for Team India in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas. Jadeja believes that captain Rohit Sharma should move down to the number three position, allowing Virat Kohli to open the innings.
Jadeja argues that Kohli’s consistency and ability to anchor the innings make him the ideal candidate for the opening slot. “If you have Virat in your side, you know consistency is the one thing you will get, so, might as well use him,” he said. “He’s best at the top and the powerplay allows him to settle in.”
By moving Rohit down to number three, Jadeja believes he will have more time to assess the game and make informed decisions as captain. “He gets a little cushion and gets to understand the game, he has so much going on, in his mind as a captain,” Jadeja explained.
Jadeja also defended the inclusion of Hardik Pandya in the squad, despite his recent struggles in the IPL. “He’s a special player, a rare commodity you find in our country where somebody bowls seam-up and can make it to the side with his batting,” Jadeja said.
However, Jadeja acknowledged that Pandya’s selection was not based on current form. “The selection has not been on form, there’s no doubt about it,” he said. “It depends on how you want to play. It’s one of the things I look at this team and think they don’t have many options.”
Jadeja emphasized that the team’s strategy will ultimately depend on Rohit’s vision. “It will all depend on what Rohit thinks,” he said.
