Last Update on: September 27th, 2023 at 03:29 pm
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa feels that one of Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer can feature in the playing XI during the ICC World Cup 2023. Robin Uthappa emphasized that other batters sealed their berths in the batting line-up for the marquee tournament.
Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will open the innings in the World Cup, followed by Virat Kohli at the No. 3 position. KL Rahul is expected to keep wickets and bat in the middle order at No. 5. The team management has to finalize the batter for the remaining spot.
The Positions Of The Remaining Batters Seem Set – Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa stated that there would be competition between Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, with the batter scoring more runs in the third ODI and earning a spot in the World Cup.
“There will be competition between Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer. The batter who will score more runs in the third ODI will start in the World Cup. The positions of the remaining batters seem set,” Robin Uthappa said.
Shreyas Iyer sealed his place at No. 4 with his brilliant performances before being sidelined by injury. The right-handed batter returned to the team during the Asia Cup 2023. He scored a blistering century in the second ODI against Australia to cement his place in the lineup.
Rohit Sharma Is Playing Exceptionally Well – Robin Uthappa
Robin Uthappa praised Rohit Sharma’s ODI approach, highlighting how he adapts to the game’s demands. He also expressed hope for a strong performance from Virat Kohli’s bat before the World Cup.
“I love the fact that Rohit Sharma is playing according to his tried-and-tested ODI template. He is taking some time initially and then plays positively according to the situation. He is playing exceptionally well.”
“The master is doing what he does well. It’s good to see that he (Virat Kohli) has gotten a break. He is fresh and is coming to play the last ODI against Australia and will then go straight into the World Cup, and we can hope very good things from him moving forward.”
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the team after being rested for the first two matches of the series. Ishan Kishan hasn’t been included in the playing XI for the final ODI in Rajkot on Wednesday, September 27, due to illness.
