WATCH: 'Really happy Virat Kohli got his mojo back' - KL Rahul

When asked if Virat Kohli, who scored his first T20I century during the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan, should continue to bat as the opener going into the World Cup alongside Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul seemed a little taken aback.

Rohit Shama chose to sit himself out from the meaningless match against Afghanistan, therefore Kohli opened the batting with Rahul.

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The situation was complicated by the fact that Rahul, whose T20 batting strategy is already being scrutinised, would have to sit out if Kohli opened the batting.

"Toh kya mai khud baith jaun? (So then should I sit out?)," a perplexed Rahul, obviously not one bit amused, counter-questioned.

"You get confidence if you play 2-3 innings, really happy that he could play that way. You all know Virat Kohli, you have been watching him for so many years, it is not like he will only score centuries if he opens the batting, if he bats at No.3, he can then also score centuries. It is all about roles and what role a certain player has," he added.