In the latest cricket news circulating the Asia Cup 2023, legendary South African player AB de Villiers has put his weight behind Virat Kohli, suggesting he could be an ideal fit for the No. 4 position in India's batting lineup during the World Cup. Given Kohli's proven ability to adapt and anchor the innings, de Villiers sees him as the potential backbone of the middle order.
Having shared camaraderie with Kohli both on and off the field during their tenure at the Royal Challengers Bangalore, de Villiers voiced his insights via a video on his YouTube channel. "While I acknowledge Virat shines at No. 3, there's no doubt in my mind he's the perfect No. 4 for India. He can seamlessly mould his game based on the situation. Whether Virat is inclined towards this role is a different matter, but if the team beckons, I believe he'll step up," said the former Protea.
Amidst the buzz around the upcoming Asia Cup matches, Rohit Sharma, during the Asia Cup 2023 squad announcement, shed light on India's flexible batting strategy. Boasting a potent line-up including Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja, the Indian skipper emphasised adaptability over set positions.
Directly addressing queries about Ishan Kishan's batting order, Rohit stated, "This isn't club cricket; it's the international arena. Players need to be versatile, and ready to bat at any slot. We've conveyed this for years now. Our intent is not to pigeonhole a player to a specific slot. We aim to extract the best from everyone, but they must remain adaptable."
With the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan fixture in the Asia Cup schedule, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how the Indian squad shapes up, with Virat Kohli's batting position undoubtedly being one of the main points of discussion
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