Virat Kohli’s Potential Shift to No. 4 in ICC World Cup: De Villiers’ Take
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has suggested that Virat Kohli could be the solution to India’s number 4 conundrum in the ICC World Cup. De Villiers believes that Kohli’s adaptability and ability to change gears make him an ideal candidate to anchor the middle order.
A Close Friendship and Mutual Respect
De Villiers and Kohli, who have shared the field as teammates for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, have a close friendship. De Villiers acknowledges that Kohli excels at number 3 but urges him to step up if needed for the team.
Virat Kohli’s Potential Move to No. 4
On his YouTube channel ‘AB de Villiers 360,’ the former IPL teammate expressed support for the idea of Virat Kohli taking up the number 4 position. De Villiers believes Kohli possesses the skills to construct innings and adapt to various roles in the middle order, even though Kohli’s preferred position is at number 3.
India’s Middle Order Concerns
India’s middle-order lineup has come under scrutiny ahead of the Asia Cup and the World Cup, primarily due to concerns about the fitness of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, both of whom were selected for these important tournaments despite recent injuries.
Favourites for the Asia Cup
De Villiers, often referred to as ‘Mr. 360’, identified Pakistan and India as the clear favorites to win the Asia Cup. However, he also highlighted the defending champions, Sri Lanka, as a team with the potential to upset stronger opponents. Additionally, he acknowledged that the tournament might witness underdog teams surprising their more fancied counterparts.
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