3 things India need to do in second T20I against Australia

#2 Virat Kohli should bat at No 3

Australia v India - T20

If dropping Chahal was a surprise ahead of the game, the crowd at the ground and Indian fans across the globe were in for a shock when the first Indian wicket fell. It was a given that Indian captain Virat Kohli would walk out to bat at his customary No 3 position, instead it was Rahul who walked out after Rohit Sharma was dismissed.

Virat Kohli has earned the tag of best chaser in limited overs cricket by batting at No 3, from where he takes control and guides the innings right through.

One of the most technical batsmen going around in world cricket, Kohli usually takes his time while judging the nature of the surface and then goes hammer and tongs later and that has been his successful mantra over the years.

It would have been ideal if Kohli had walked out to bat at one down, especially with Shikhar Dhawan in imperious touch at the other end. Rahul took some time to get used to the conditions and once again missed another opportunity to seal his place in the Indian side.

Virat Kohli, who is the best batsman in the team has no other options but to bat at his favourite position and all the floating should happen with other batsmen in the side.