‘Kohli & Jaiswal should open in the World Cup’ - Wasim Jaffer reflects on India’s batting order for T20 World Cup

The T20 World Cup 2024 is looming around the corner. The marquee tournament is all set to kick off on June 1 and will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA. With the event rapidly approaching, one of the biggest favourites for the title is the Indian team.

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently announced the 15-member squad that will be travelling to the USA and the West Indies for the marquee event, and former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer had some suggestions for the side’s batting order. 

Jaffer took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to talk about how Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli should open the innings for the Indian team, with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav batting in the middle order. 

“Kohli & Jaiswal should open in the World Cup imo. Rohit & SKY should bat 3&4 depending on the start we get. Rohit plays spin really well so batting at 4 shouldn't be a concern. #T20WorldCup #INDvPAK #INDvIRE,” Jaffer tweeted. 

India take on Ireland to kick off T20 World Cup campaign

Speaking of the T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team has been placed in Group A of the marquee event and will be sharing their group stage clashes with the likes of Ireland, the USA, Canada, and arch-rivals Pakistan. The Men in Blue will be led by ace batter Rohit Sharma in the tournament. 

They will be kicking off their campaign by taking on Ireland at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Wednesday, June 5, in the eighth game of the tournament. 

Furthermore, after their clash against Ireland, India will take on Pakistan in New York on June 9 in the much-anticipated encounter at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.