Ahead of the first T20I match against England, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra shared his views on top Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav's performance in the T20 format and suggested that the 34-year-old should bat at number 3.

Ahead of the T20I series against England, Aakash Chopra suggested Suryakumar Yadav should bat at number 3 for India. Despite average performances, he believes Yadav shines at this position. The series starts in Kolkata,

The series is set to kick off in Kolkata on Wednesday, with Chennai, Rajkot, Pune and Mumbai to host the remaining T20Is. In recent years, India have used Axar to good effect as a

Aakash Chopra wants Suryakumar Yadav at No. 3 amid 'dry run'. (Source - BCCI) India will be taking on England in the five-match T20I series with the first game schedule to commence on January 22 at the Eden Gardens.

India's vice-captain Axar Patel has suggested that apart from the opening pair, everyone in the batting line-up can have flexible roles in the T20I format. He made the remarks ahead of the five-match series against England.