Sanju Samson to Deepak Hooda, 6 players who can replace Virat Kohli at No 3 in T20 World Cup - In Pics
Virat Kohli finds himself in news for wrong reasons these days. His poor form has got him criticism from all corners. Kapil Dev wants him dropped from the T20 squad while some Indian fans feel there are other contenders who are better prospects to bat at No 3. So who are these cricketers who can take Virat's place in the side. We take a look at all of them below.
Virat Kohli finds himself in news for wrong reasons these days. His poor form has got him criticism from all corners. Kapil Dev wants him dropped from the T20 squad while some Indian fans feel there are other contenders who are better prospects to bat at No 3. So who are these cricketers who can take Virat's place in the side. We take a look at all of them below.
KL Rahul
![KL Rahul KL Rahul](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/15/1065486-kl-rahul.jpg)
KL Rahul is rated as the best T20 batter in Indian lineup by many for his consistency at the top. He will surely be a part of the India squad for the World Cup. In case the selectors don't opt for Virat Kohli at No 3 at T20 World Cup the most viable opening pair will be Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma. In that case Rahul will have to drop down at No 3, a role which is not too different that what he has been playing till recently, that of an anchor.
Suryakumar Yadav
![Suryakumar Yadav Suryakumar Yadav](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/15/1065485-surya-kumar.jpg)
Rishabh Pant
![Rishabh Pant Rishabh Pant](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/15/1065484-rishabh-pant.jpg)
Sanju Samson
![Sanju Samson Sanju Samson](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/15/1065481-sanju-samson.jpg)
Why not? He is one cricketer who has always been sidelined even when he has done well. Sanju Samson is made for T20 cricket and should definitely be considered for the No 3 spot in Team India lineup. He may not have been consistent with the bat but he has also not got as many opportunities as others.
Deepak Hooda
![Deepak Hooda Deepak Hooda](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/15/1065480-deepak-hooda.jpg)
Shreyas Iyer
![Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2022/07/15/1065479-shreyas-iyer.jpg)