'There is no doubt about Virat Kohli's abilities'- Parthiv Patel makes a huge claim about Virat Kohli's role in the Asia Cup 2022

India is currently preparing for the all-important T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in Australia later this year. The team management is leaving no stones unturned to make sure that they have a good variety of players for different roles.

India will compete in the Asia Cup 2022 before the World Cup, where on August 28 in Dubai, they will face Pakistan. Team India will be eager to give Virat Kohli an opportunity at the Asia Cup. Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel thinks the ace batter would open alongside Rohit Sharma in the tournament.

"There is no doubt about Virat Kohli's abilities. It is just about the form and about which position you want him to play. That is why Asia Cup becomes very crucial, not only for him but for India's point of view also, whether they get the right combination or not. I will keep saying about the combination because that would be the key," Parthiv said on Cricbuzz.

"You might even see Virat Kohli opening in the Asia Cup as KL Rahul is not fit. They said he will be available from Asia Cup and India have tried so many other openers. Virat Kohli has been comfortable opening with RCB. He has got all those big seasons, where he came as an opener," he added.

After Virat Kohli failed to score effectively during the T20Is and ODIs against England, the discussion over his form continued. He missed India's next series against the West Indies and is not included in the team for the Zimbabwe tour either.

Sri Lanka to host the Asia Cup in UAE

Meanwhile, it was announced that Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The continuous economic crisis forced the relocation of the competition from Sri Lanka.

"Considering the prevailing situation in Sri Lanka, the ACC after extensive deliberation has unanimously concluded that it would be appropriate to relocate the tournament from Sri Lanka to the UAE," Jay Shah said in a statement.