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India Has Its Back To The Wall Again
The Hindu|January 17, 2020
Loss in Mumbai may force a rethink in Kohli’s batting spot; Rahul to continue to don ’keeper’s gloves
- Amol Karhadkar
India Has Its Back To The Wall Again

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. The idiom fits India captain Virat Kohli perfectly, switching his batting position from No. 3 to No. 4. In order to accommodate all three specialist openers in the team, Kohli demoted himself from his favourite — and most successful — batting position. And the move backfired in the series-opener in Mumbai on Tuesday as not only did Kohli not fire but India also ended up putting on a below-par total.

With Aaron Finch and David Warner helping Australia cruise to a 10-wicket win, India for the second time in as many months finds itself needing to bounce back in a three-match ODI series. If Kohli’s cavaliers have to show the resilience they showed against West Indies last month, it’s time the captain regains his customary position.

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