It is a good headache - Ajit Agarkar on India's wicket-keeper conundrum

After BCCI announced the Indian squad for the World Cup, there were a few discussions around the inclusion of Ishan Kishan in the playing XI - specifically after his stellar knock against Pakistan and a potential battle with KL Rahul for the spot. 

However, considering the fact that Rahul is probably the first-choice wicket-keeper batter, in all likelihood, it is going to be the right-hander who will get the nod ahead of Kishan. Indian chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, opened up on this debate and weighed in with his statement. 

In a press conference, Agarkar said, "It is a good headache to have, I mean. Ishan played a lovely innings. He generally opens the innings. You would rather have that headache than to deal with than not. Here, you can say that KL Rahul's record in ODI cricket is fantastic. There will be a conversation but at least you will have two options to pick from on a given day. We are happy to have two options who are ready to fight for being in the XI."

Indian captain Rohit Sharma also had his own say about whether KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan can feature in the same line-up. Rohit said, "There will a possibility, why not? As long as everyone is available to play, everyone is fit to play, selection depends on the opposition, a player's current form and those who have performed under pressure because how you get those runs is also important. Look at Ishan's knock, for his confidence that was brilliant. Under pressure, batting at No. 5 for the first time and a left-hander which gives us another dimension. We consider all that factor in picking a playing XI."