If KL Rahul is unavailable for World Cup, Ishan Kishan is his backup option: RP Singh
With India running out of time to sort out their middle order for the 2023 ODI World Cup, the recovery of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer is under the microscope.
The two batters had sustained injuries earlier this summer and have remained out of action in the lead up to the marquee tournament in October.
Former India pacer RP Singh has a suggestion. If KL Rahul isn’t fit in time for the tournament, keeper-batter Ishan Kishan can be his replacement.
“It doesn’t work out with just one chance. According to me, Ishan should play at No. 5 if you see him at No. 5 for the (ODI) World Cup. If KL Rahul is unavailable in the future, Ishan Kishan is his backup option,” Singh told JioCinema.
Kishan was India’s top batter in the recently concluded ODI series in the Caribbean, where he scored three conse...