Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has proposed a bold strategy for India's batting lineup in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He suggests that the team should field Rishabh Pant as the preferred wicketkeeper and pair him with Yashasvi Jaiswal as skipper Rohit Sharma's opening partner. This move would introduce left-handed variation into the batting order, making it more challenging for opposing bowlers.
Yuvraj's proposal stems from the impressive performances of both Pant and Jaiswal in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Pant has been in scintillating form for Delhi Capitals, while Jaiswal has emerged as a promising opener for Rajasthan Royals. Yuvraj believes that their left-handed batting style would complement the right-handed Rohit, creating a more balanced and unpredictable lineup.
The former World Cup winner also emphasizes the importance of maintaining Virat Kohli at number three, where he has been in exceptional form for Royal Challengers Bangalore. With Suryakumar Yadav likely to occupy the number four spot, Yuvraj suggests that India should aim for a combination of left-handed and right-handed batters throughout the order.
Yuvraj's preference for Pant over Sanju Samson as wicketkeeper is based on the former's left-handed batting and his ability to win matches for India. While Samson has also been in impressive form for Rajasthan Royals, Yuvraj believes that Pant's left-handedness gives him an edge in the T20 format.
India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 9 against Ireland in New York. They will then face arch-rivals Pakistan four days later. Yuvraj's proposed batting lineup could provide India with the flexibility and firepower needed to navigate the tournament's challenges and emerge victorious.
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