Five IPL 2022 performers who can replace Virat Kohli in India's T20 World Cup squad
The news of Virat Kohli getting dropped for the T20 World Cup 2022 is doing the round. The former RCB and India captain has hit a rough patch and is finding it difficult to break the shackles now. Here, we discuss the five players, who can replace Kohli if he is actually dropped for the mega event.
The news of Virat Kohli getting dropped for the T20 World Cup 2022 is doing the round. The former RCB and India captain has hit a rough patch and is finding it difficult to break the shackles now. Here, we discuss the five players, who can replace Kohli if he is actually dropped for the mega event.
Sanju Samson
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The Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson can also replace Kohli in the India's T20 squad. Samson has not had a great IPL 2022 but it is also due the fact that others have stepped up in time. Sanju, at No 3, could play the role of a power-anchor. Sanju featured in India squad for Sri Lanka T20s but that was because Kohli rested for the series. So if Kohli is dropped for the World Cup, he might be the first choice. (Source: Twitter)
Dinesh Karthik
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Hardik Pandya
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Gujarat Titans captain Hardik Pandya has been phenomenal with the bat in hand. He is currently in race to get the Orange Cap. Hardik is among the top 5 batters in IPL 2022 so far, in terms of runs scored. In 6 games, he has smashed 295 runs. Not to forget, he has been batting at the same spot as Kohli, that is No 3. Many believe Hardik is an able No 3 who has shown that he can anchor the innings pretty well. (Source: Twitter)
Shubman Gill
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Shivam Dube
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Shivam Dube is another name who is knocking on the door. He has been terrific for CSK, batting at No 4 in IPL 2022. With Dhoni by his side, the Mumbai batter has been able to express himself well. Dube can be a good bet at No 4 or 5 for India, considering the likes of Pant and Surya get promotion up the batting order in absence of Kohli. (Source: Twitter)