India might have scripted an unbeaten run in the 2024 T20 World Cup group stage. They may have never lost an international T20 game against Afghanistan, whom they face on Thursday in Barbados.

Yet, two selection factors have been heavily discussed in the build-up to their first Super Eight match in the tournament. While largely keeping the discussion alive, India head coach Rahul Dravid addressed the two burning questions about the playing XI, reports Hindustan Times.

Virat Kohli was expected to emulate his IPL 2024, where he scored 741 runs in 15 innings to win the Orange Cap, and hence was even promoted to the opening role. However, the former India captain returned with scores of just 4, 1, 0 in three games in the group stage.

His performance subsequently sparked discussions on whether he should continue to open for India. Few veterans agreed, citing that tinkering the line-up might disrupt the other batters, while many were in favour of the move.