{
  "id": 11912054,
  "title": "Who can be Kohli’s successor at 3 in ODI’s? Wasim Jaffer says southpaw can do it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/who-can-be-kohlis-successor-at-3-in-odis-wasim-jaffer-says-southpaw",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T11:19:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/who-can-be-kohlis-successor-at-3-in-odis-wasim-jaffer-says-southpaw-can-do-it-10906319/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "With Virat Kohli set to retire after the 2027 World Cup, India's ODI batting order faces a major void. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes southpaw Tilak Varma could be the ideal replacement for the No. 3 slot. Jaffer praised Varma's adaptability, highlighting his success at No. 3, No. 5, and No. 6 positions. The 37-year-old Indian star has announced his intention to play his last World Cup in 2027, emphasizing the importance of winning the tournament. The upcoming ODI World Cup will be Kohli's fifth, and he acknowledges the increased intensity compared to Twenty20 matches. Jaffer also discussed Abhishek Sharma's recent maturity, noting the batsman's improved approach and a more realistic expectation of scoring sixes.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Virat Kohli to retire post-2027 World Cup",
    "Wasim Jaffer suggests Tilak Varma as No. 3 replacement",
    "Varma adaptable, excelled at multiple ODI positions"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}