Who will replace Kohli at number-3 in the ODI series against Afghanistan? Know how Team India’s playing 11 could be.

India vs Afghanistan ODI Series: Team India’s star batsman Virat Kohli’s hamstring injury This has increased the problems of Indian team management before the ODI series against Afghanistan. Keeping in view the preparations for the ODI World Cup, the team is constantly searching for its strong playing combination. At such a time, Kohli’s absence is being considered a big blow.

Virat Kohli has been one of India’s most reliable batsmen in ODI cricket for a long time. Especially his role at number 3 has been very important. Kohli himself has expressed his desire to play in the next World Cup several times. In such a situation, his injury has posed a challenge to the team to prepare a backup option.

How is India’s preparation?

• The first match between India and Afghanistan will be played on 13 June in Dharamshala. In place of Kohli, the selectors have included young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal in the team. However, India has many options for the number-3 spot.
• Ishan Kishan has batted in the top order before, while KL Rahul also has long experience of playing at number 3 and middle order. The series against Afghanistan will be a good opportunity for Team India to test these players.
• Indian team’s bowling coach Morne Morkel has also indicated that the team can try different batting combinations in this series. He said that Jaiswal, Ishaan and Rahul can all get a chance so that the team has more options before the World Cup.
• Morkel said that the team will experiment with the number 3 position in this series and players will be given the opportunity to play in different slots. This will help the team in making its final strategy.
• Rohit Sharma Good news has come out for the team regarding. After recovering from the hamstring injury suffered during the IPL, Rohit has completely passed the fitness test.
• Morkel made it clear that there is no concern about Rohit’s fitness. He told that he is training well and is fully prepared for the first ODI against Afghanistan.

How could India’s playing 11 be against Afghanistan?

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna/Prince Yadav.