The two-match T20I series between Ireland and India is all set to commence on Wednesday in Dublin at the Village. The visitors will be starting a whole new season after playing for different teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) back home.

There is no doubt about the fact that IPL 2018 witnessed the resurgence of KL Rahul and the KXIP mentor Virender Sehwag believes that he should get a chance in the playing XI in the series against Ireland. Virat Kohli will have to take some tough decisions while selecting the playing XI for the first T20I as all the players are fit and available for selection.

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Virat himself will slot in at number 3 or 4 in the lineup after missing the Nidahas Trophy in March even as Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will be preferred as openers. This situation leaves the place of Rahul in jeopardy as he also opens the innings more often than not.

Virender Sehwag, while speaking to India TV, predicted the batting order of Team India for the T20I series against Ireland. He felt that Rahul should bat at number 3 and Dinesh Karthik should be dropped. He said, “India should open with Rohit and Shikhar, KL Rahul should come at No.3 with Virat Kohli at No.4. MS should come after Kohli. Rahul should play in place of Dinesh Karthik as I believe, he can provide depth in batting while playing at No.3.”

However, dropping Karthik would be unfair to him as he was the one because of whom India successfully won the Nidahas Trophy a few months ago. His exploits of 29 runs off 8 deliveries helped India defeat Bangladesh in the title clash and life the trophy. Moreover, he continued the form in the IPL as well and has sealed his place in the side as the finisher. Now it remains to be seen if the team management decides to drop Rahul for the first game despite being in scintillating form.