IND VS AUS T20 Series – Virat Kohli as opener? India is gearing up to play Australia in 3 match T20 series starting from Tuesday in Mohali. This along with 3 match T20 Series vs South Africa is India’s last chance to prepare for ICC T20 World Cup. So should India experiment with Virat Kohli as a opener in Australia series? Gautam Gambhir and Australian batting great Matthew Hayden have snubbed all such suggestions. Follow ICC T20 WC LIVE Updates & India vs Australia LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN
Appearing on STAR SPORTS Show GAME PLAN – Gambhir was categorical that ‘No Nonsense is required at this stage. No tinkering should be done with Rohit & KL Rahul at top’
“I would rather say, Kohli should BAT at no 3 and if the situation demands he can be replaced by Surya at No. 3”.
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Australian batting legend Matthew Hayden was also of the same view. According to Haydos, Kohli at No. 3 is the best position for Indian batter and his team.
“He is a great player of both fast bowling and spin. He can play at any position. But why to change him from No. 3. He is the best and should keep batting at 3”, declared Hayden.
Ind vs Aus T20 series three-match T20 schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venues | Time (IST) |
| Sept 20 | India vs Australia, 1st T20I | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 23 | India vs Australia, 2nd T20I | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 25 | India vs Australia, 3rd T20I | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
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