Virat Kohli's return sparks debate over Rohit Sharma's opening partner in 2nd AFG T20I

• Virat Kohli's return prompts a debate over Rohit Sharma's opening partner in the 2nd AFG T20I
• Yashasvi Jaiswal's absence in the series opener led to Rohit opening with Shubman Gill
• Former players Parthiv Patel and Saba Karim have differing views on Kohli's batting position

The return of Virat Kohli to the Indian squad ahead of the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan in Indore has ignited a debate among former India cricket stars over who should open alongside captain Rohit Sharma. Kohli, making a comeback after being unavailable for the series opener, poses a selection challenge for head coach Rahul Dravid and the team management. In the absence of Kohli in the first T20I, Yashasvi Jaiswal was initially set to open with Rohit, but the batter's unavailability due to a sore right groin led to Rohit opening alongside Shubman Gill, resulting in a forgetful start to the series for the veteran opener.

Former cricketer Parthiv Patel backs Virat Kohli to open with Rohit, citing Kohli's significant contributions as an opener in T20 cricket. On the other hand, Saba Karim, another ex-India cricketer and cricket pundit, suggests Kohli should bat at No. 3, considering the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA. With differing opinions among cricket experts, the debate intensifies over the batting order for the series decider in Indore.