“Ye pagalpanti nahi karte hum”, Rohit Sharma’s hilarious replies on India’s batting order ahead of Asia Cup 2023.

Team India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, and the BCCI’s chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, engaged with the media on Monday afternoon, unveiling the 17-member squad slated for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2023.In a promising turn of events, India will be showcasing a nearly complete lineup in the tournament, thanks to the return of a couple of players following their recovery from injuries.

KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, both occupying the middle-order slots, have regained their fitness and staged their reentry, fortifying Team India’s middle-order which had exhibited vulnerabilities during their absence.During the press conference, Rohit Sharma faced inquiries concerning India’s persisting challenge at the number 4 position and the adaptability of the batting order.

The Indian captain expounded that the positions of openers, number 3, number 6, and number 7 are well-defined. He expressed the view that the roles of numbers 4 and 5 are interchangeable, hinging on the match’s context.

Rohit Sharma said “We don’t do illogical things like sending the number 8 batter to open and vice versa. Ye pagalpanti nahi karte hum [We don’t do such mad things].”

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