Sanju Samson Rohit Sharma Walks in for Practise Match Against Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2024 | Source: X.com
The Indian team surprised fans and pundits alike by sending Sanju Samson to open with Rohit Sharma in the only warm-up match against Bangladesh. The mystery deepened when Rishabh Pant came in at number three after Samson’s dismissal for a mere one.
Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma To Open for India
One thing is clear, If Team India had been looking to open with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, they would have surely played Yashasvi Jaiswal in New York to help him acclimate to the conditions. However, it seems that Team India is planning to open with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Virat Kohli, having arrived just one day before their only warm-up match against Bangladesh, did not take part in the game. Instead, Sanju Samson opened. Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant came to bat at 3 and scored an unbeaten 53 off 32 balls before getting retired hurt.
Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli | Source: X.com
The Nassau County International Cricket Stadium presented a slow surface with unexpected bounce, mimicking conditions similar to what India might encounter during the tournament.
If Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli open the innings for Team India, Suryakumar Yadav is expected to bat at number three, a position where he excelled while playing for the Mumbai Indians for years in the IPL.
