India tackle Pakistan of their first match of Asia Cup 2023 on September 2 and head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed on Tuesday that KL Rahul will miss the primary two video games of the competitors resulting from harm. Rahul was extensively being thought-about as one of many main contenders for the No. 4 slot and his absence may end up in some main modifications within the batting order. Former Indian cricket group opener Aakash Chopra took to social media platform X (previously referred to as Twitter) to debate the assorted choices that the group administration can go for towards Pakistan together with a few drastic selections.

“KLR unavailable for the first two games. Opens up a host of discussion points…does Ishan open? If yes, where will Shubman bat? Or Rohit-Gill-Ishan bat 1-2-3 and then Kohli bats at 4? Or Rohit-Gill open…Kohli at 3 and Ishan at 5? Or Gill gets benched and Tilak/SKY bat at 5?,” Chopra posted.

KLR unavailable for the primary two video games. Opens up a bunch of debate factors…does Ishan open? If sure, the place will Shubman bat? Or Rohit-Gill-Ishan bat 1-2-3 after which Kohli bats at 4? Or Rohit-Gill open…Kohli at 3 and Ishan at 5? Or Gill will get benched and Tilak/SKY bat at 5?…

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) August 29, 2023

With Rahul out of competition, Ishan Kishan is anticipated to play because the wicket-keeper and that complicates issues for the group administration.

The teenager had a superb outing as opener towards West Indies and if he’s chosen as Rohit Sharma‘s companion on the prime of the innings, that can imply Shubman Gill probably lacking out or taking part in the No. 3 position. Kohli can play at No. 4 with No. 5 being a toss-up between Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.

However, it’s extra probably that Kishan will play at No. 5 with Rohit and Gill opening the innings and Kohli protecting his No. 3 place. The No. 4 place may also go to the returning Shreyas Iyer.