Kevin Pieterson gives devious advice to Virat Kohli ahead of England clash
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen, former England batsman has tweeted some squad advice for Indian captain Virat Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri ahead of Sunday's big match against England.
Pietersen, who was supporting youngster Rishabh Pant's inclusion in the Indian squad after opener Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out of the World Cup due to thumb injury has now taken a U-turn.
"Shikha OUT the World Cup. Get Pant on the plane ASAP. KL Rahul to open and Pant at number 4," Pietersen had tweeted.
Pietersen now suggests India should stick with Vijay Shankar at the number four spot instead of looking to replace him with Rishabh Pant.
"Dear Virat & Ravi - please don't drop Vijay Shankar. I think he's coming into his own and would potentially win you tomorrow's game. Don't think about Pant. He needs another 3 weeks prep before I think he can get into your World Cup side. Thanks, boys," Pietersen tweeted.
England are in a tough spot in the tournament as they find themselves in a must-win situation against India.
England are placed fourth at the points table with eight points from four wins in seven matches and their qualification is under threat by Pakistan and Bangladesh sitting under them by a difference of just one point.
England will have to face India on June 30 and New Zealand on July 3, both of their opponents who are above them on the points table.
It's an uphill climb to qualify for the World Cup hosts.