Indian batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad knows well that it will be “tough” and “hard” to replace retired Virat Kohli at number three spot in T20Is and said he is just focusing on making valuable contributions with the bat in whatever position the team leadership deems fit. Gaikwad is a really talented batsman who is capable of sealing the No. 3 spot and replace Virat Kohli in the future.
“This is a big topic and I think it’s not the right point to think about it. To even compare with him (Kohli) or try to fill in his shoes is relatively very tough and very hard,” Gaikwad said.
Gaikwad prefers to open, but he has batted at the No. 3 position in the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. However, the Pune-born cricketer said he has no preference and will bat wherever the team requires him.
“No, wherever the team wants, I will bat there. There is no problem. There is not much difference between the opening and the number 3 because you have to play the new ball. So there is not much difference,” he said.
