‘Would like to see two left-handers in top six’ – Ravi Shastri on the batting order for Indian Team in World Cup 2023.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his opinion on the composition of the batting order for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to take place in India during October-November. Shastri believes that it is crucial to have a minimum of two left-handed batsmen in the top six positions of the batting lineup. This viewpoint arises after the selection committee announced the squads for the upcoming tour of West Indies, where the ODI team consists mainly of right-handed batsmen.

As of now, Ishan Kishan is the sole left-handed batsman among the top six in the ODI squad. Shastri emphasized the need for balance in the team’s setup, especially in preparation for the ODI World Cup. He expressed his preference for having at least two left-handed batters within the top six positions of the batting order, highlighting the strategic advantage they can bring to the team.

Shastri said “You need to strike the right balance. Do you think a left-hander will make a difference at the top? It does not have to be opening, but in the top three or four. You have to weigh all those options. Ideally, in the top six, I would like to see two left-handers,”.”You have Ishan Kishan. In the wicketkeeping department, you have Sanju. But the left-handers, you have Jaiswal, Tilak Varma. There is enough left-handed talent that can replace any senior player at the moment. There are so many youngsters. I might miss out a few here, Tilak Varma, Nehal Wadhera. There is [Sai] Sudharsan, who played so well in the [IPL] final. There is Jitesh Sharma,”,