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IIE Digital Desk : Virat Kohli dropped down the order to promote Ishan Kishan as the opening batsman for India in the second Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Kohli, who is India's all-time leading run-scorer in Test cricket, came out to bat at No. 3 in the first Test, which India won by 9 wickets. However, he decided to bat at No. 4 in the second Test, with Kishan opening alongside Shubman Gill.

The decision was a big vote of confidence for Kishan, who has been in excellent form in white-ball cricket in recent months. He has scored 819 runs in 13 T20Is at an average of 54.63, and he has also been impressive in the IPL, where he has scored 1300 runs in 55 matches at an average of 33.75. Kohli's decision to drop down the order is a sign of his commitment to helping Kishan succeed. He knows that Kishan is a talented batsman who has the potential to be a great Test player, and he is willing to give him the opportunity to prove himself.

It is also a sign of Kohli's humility. He is one of the best batsmen in the world, but he is not afraid to put the team's needs ahead of his own. He knows that India needs a good opening batsman, and he is willing to make a sacrifice to help the team win. Kohli's decision is a bold one, but it is also a smart one. Kishan has the potential to be a great Test player, and Kohli is giving him the best chance to succeed. It will be interesting to see how Kishan performs in the second Test, and whether he can justify Kohli's faith in him.