Predicted Indian batting order in absence of Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma

Rohit will lead India in Kohli's absence and he will also walk out to open the innings with Shikhar Dhawan.

With Kohli not in the mix, Rohit will have added responsibility and he should look to drop anchor and play deep into the innings.

Also, he has not been in the best of form in the IPL which is why this series will prove to be a test for the right-hander and he needs to respond in the best possible way.