Kiran More backs this Indian Player over Gill to open alongside Rohit in Afghanistan T20I

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma could open in the forthcoming three-match Twenty20 International series against Afghanistan, which is scheduled to start on January 11, according to former Indian cricketer Kiran More. Notably, Jaiswal was partnered with either Shubman Gill or Ruturaj Gaikwad when Rohit was out, but now that the captain is back in the starting lineup, things have gotten more tricky at the opening position.

According to More, Jaiswal deserves a chance as the opener as he has performed admirably in the game’s shortest version. Though he acknowledged Shubman’s skill, he thought the right-hand and left-hand combo would be ideal for the national squad.

“Yashasvi Jaiswal for me because it’s a left-right combination. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performances have been exceptional. He shows aggression and talks about fours and sixes from the first ball. I think Shubman Gill is definitely a good player but I will go with a left and right-handed batting combination in the T20 format. I will go with Yashasvi for sure,” More was quoted as saying by Sports18.

More further came in support of Rinku Singh and Tilak Verma

In 2023, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh both performed admirably for the national squad. Tilak scored 310 runs in 15 games during the previous year, but Rinku has demonstrated in the recent past that he can win a match. More supported the pair, referring to them as Indian cricket’s future.

“Rinku and Tilak both because Tilak Varma is a good player. He is a 360-degree player and Tilak Varma bats the same way that Rinku does. I believe we need to think a little about the future and take both Tilak and Rinku along,” More added.