Watch: Vikram Rathour gives stunning response as the reporter calls for Virat Kohli's demotion

Team India batting coach Vikram Rathour gave a cheeky response to a question about demoting star batter Virat Kohli in the lineup ahead of the Super Eight match against Bangladesh. Vikram Rathour hinted at sticking with Virat Kohli as an opener despite his poor outings in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024.

Virat Kohli was promoted as an opener in India's batting lineup in the T20 World Cup 2024. The team management dropped young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal from the playing XI. The India team management took the decision to accommodate all-rounder Shivam Dube in the lineup in the marquee tournament.

The management decision hasn't proved successful for the Indian team. Virat Kohli struggled to score runs as he didn't cross the double-digit mark in the three league-stage matches. The right-handed batter managed to score just 29 runs in four matches at a disappointing average of 7.25 and a strike rate of 87.88.

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During the press conference, a reporter asked Vikram Rathour if Virat Kohli should move back to No. 3 due to recent performances. Rathour stated that they are not thinking about changing the batting order and indicated any changes would be considered based on the opposition and playing conditions.

"Can we take a chance and change the batting order of Virat Kohli back to No. 3? He did not perform in the last few games," the reporter asked.