Pujara says Kohli has better century chance than Rohit in NZ ODI series
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels Virat Kohli has a better chance of scoring a century than Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, as Kohli's number three position gives him more time to settle and build an innings. Pujara noted that Rohit's usual powerplay aggressor role could change in New Zealand conditions, potentially opening the door for a century. The five-match series will see India field different combinations in the first three matches versus the last two, with Pujara expecting New Zealand to have a slight advantage in the latter fixtures. Pujara also predicted rain could wash out one match during the series.
Why it matters
Pujara's assessment shifts selector focus to batting order strategy for the New Zealand series, directly influencing India's top-three combination and century-scoring expectations for Kohli and Sharma.
Read the original report — Times of India
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