Virat Kohli's maiden T20I hundred came at the top of the order in the recently-concluded Asia Cup, and reignited the debate on who should open for India at the upcoming T20 World Cup. India captain Rohit Sharma, speaking in the lead-up to the T20I series against Australia, said that the team had clarity on Kohli being the "third opener" and threw his weight behind KL Rahul in the opening slot.
September 20 -- IND vs AUS 1st T20I -- PCA Stadium, Mohali
September 23 -- IND vs AUS 2nd T20I -- Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur
September 25 -- IND vs AUS 3rd T20I -- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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