DNA Explainer: Why Rohit Sharma should be in the playing XI for the 2nd T20I?

DNA Explainer: Why Rohit Sharma should be in the playing XI for the 2nd T20I?
Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma 'rested' in the first T20I against England even after the skipper's remark that he will start in the game
Rohit Sharma was left out of the side for the first T20I against England | Photo: BCCI
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Updated: Mar 14, 2021, 03:44 PM IST
Since the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy, one thing that hasn't changed in Indian Cricket are the openers in the limited-overs. Yes, injuries and rest aside Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have been the two dependable and consistent performers for the Indian side for the last eight years. However, the emergence of KL Rahul in the shortest format and as a wicket-keeping option meant that he couldn't be left out of the playing XI and when he was indeed made a part of the team, his performances took the international cricket by storm so much so that, he is the No 3 batsman in the world in the shortest format.

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