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Kohli to swap openers for IPL 2026 Srikkanth urges RCB change with Padikkal
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Published on 7 May 2026
Srikkanth claims RCB openings must rethink Kohli pairings
Ahead of RCB’s IPL 2026 match against Lucknow (LSG), former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has advised the franchise to alter its opening combination. He suggested Virat Kohli should open alongside Devdutt Padikkal, arguing that RCB’s current opener setup needs a rethink after recent changes involving Jacob Bethell and Phil Salt.
- Kris Srikkanth recommends Virat Kohli should open with Devdutt Padikkal
- The advice comes ahead of RCB vs LSG in IPL 2026
- Srikkanth questions RCB’s current opening arrangement
- Phil Salt’s prior role and Bethell’s opening spot are in the mix
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