Aakash Chopra suggests Ishan Kishan open with Rohit Sharma in India's predicted XI for 4th ODI against New Zealand
India and New Zealand are set to play the fourth ODI of their five-match series at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. India leads the series 2-0 with the third ODI abandoned due to rain, and a win in this match would secure the series for India. Former India opener Aakash Chopra has recommended Ishan Kishan open the batting alongside Rohit Sharma to create a right-left combination, while Ruturaj Gaikwad could bat in the middle order. Chopra also suggested the playing XI might include Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, and Auqib Nabi at number 8, with a choice between Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav depending on pitch conditions. This is expected to be India's first series win against New Zealand since the 2018/19 season.