It has to be a team of experience and people who don't have any scars – Sourav Ganguly on India’s probable batting line-up for World Cup

India have had a few struggles with their prized middle-order of late and the absence of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul for a prolonged time is making life all sorts of difficult for the Men in Blue. Attempts are being made to incorporate the two batters into the Indian side even though no clear communication has been made about their injury updates.

India’s recent bilateral series against West Indies was a questionable affair for the Indian middle-order and the Men in Blue will be hopeful of finding a right solution ahead of the 2023 World Cup which is slated to be played later in India. Despite all the struggles, India discovered a gem in Tilak Varma as the southpaw seemed in great touch against West Indies in the T20Is.

Echoing the sentiments of the rising notion of including Varma in the World Cup squad if Iyer and Rahul fail to recover in time, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly made a huge remark.

Talking on the sidelines of a media event, Sourav said, “Who said we don't have a No. 4? We have so many (batsmen) who can bat at that spot. I think differently; my mindset is different. This is a fantastic side.”

He further added, “I see Tilak Varma as an option, being a left-hander. He (Tilak) is a very good young player, not with much experience, but it does not matter. I also want to see the young left-hander (Yashasvi Jaiswal) in the side at the top of the order. He has enormous ability and he's fearless. So, this is a great side.”

The former Indian skipper concluded by talking about what should India’s approach be while announcing the squad, adding, “It has to be a team of experience and people who don't have any scars -- like Jaiswal, Varma, Ishan Kishan. They can go and play fearless cricket. Rahul (Dravid), Rohit and the selectors have plenty of choices; they just have to identify and pick the best XI.”