3 Reasons why Virat Kohli should bat at No. 4 in 2019 World Cup

Openers can accelerate early

India v Ireland - 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

When Virat Kohli starts batting at No. 4, the Indian middle order will look more solid and stable. This means openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma can go hard at the top and accelerate much earlier than they would normally do.

Both of them can be even more dangerous in ODIs when they are given the license to go after the bowling. A quick start would then help the likes of Kohli and Dhoni to guide the team through the middle overs and lay the platform for the final flourish.