Kohli's Batting Position Debated Amidst Poor T20 World Cup Performance

Virat Kohli's underwhelming performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 has reignited the debate surrounding his role in the Indian team. Despite being backed to open the innings alongside skipper Rohit Sharma, Kohli has managed a meager total of 5 runs in 3 matches, prompting calls for him to be shifted to the No. 3 position.

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers has weighed in on the matter, expressing his belief that Kohli is best suited to bat at No. 3. De Villiers argues that this position allows Kohli to play both aggressively and conservatively, depending on the match situation.

"I have always said please bat Virat at number three. Especially in better wickets that they will play now, Virat is the go-to guy at number three. He can play the attacking game and also pull back and absorb the pressure if necessary. He is the best player in the world in the middle overs. I do not see any reasons (for opening)," De Villiers said in a video on his YouTube channel.

De Villiers also urged India to adopt a more attacking approach in the tournament, having opted for a conservative strategy in previous World Cups. "Just make sure you throw the first punch. In the past World Cups, I think they have been a bit conservative, sort of feeling their way into a game. They are such a quality team that I feel they can take a bit of a risk early in the game to get the momentum because there is no looking back once they get the momentum," he added.

India's next match in the Super 8s round of the T20 World Cup 2024 is against Afghanistan on Wednesday. The team will be hoping to improve their performance and secure a victory to boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.

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