Starc has played only one ODI in India. But in his seven other appearances against the Men in Blue, he holds a strong record against the top three.

Dhawan, who made a comeback in the T20 side in the just-concluded three-match series against Sri Lanka, was also among the runs, while Rahul, too, is having a great time with the bat.

The battle so far keeps Rahul ahead with the phenomenal form he is in since his World Cup return.

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Shikhar Dhawan, who was making a comeback after an injury layoff, scored 32 and 52 in the two games against Sri Lanka and is not fussed about the competition.

Dhawan was under some pressure before the third T20 International and a smashing half-century will keep him in the mix for the upcoming series where Rohit Sharma will be back from his break.

Dhawan scored 52 runs en route to India's 201 for six and following the knock, the left-handed batsman revealed that the three in competition for India's opening slot for World T20 is "beautiful".

Shikhar Dhawan may have the last chance to impress when India takes on Sri Lanka in the final T20I in Pune.

KL Rahul emphasized on his equation with the other two openers of Indian team - Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan.

KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan are vying for the second opener's spot with Rohit Sharma being the first choice for the team management.

India still have good 14 international matches, besides the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka and the IPL 2020 season, to lock-in on the opening partner for Rohit. 

Kohli also posted a photo with Anushka from the flight on his Instagram story and wrote: "Taking flights back home make us smile."

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The Kings XI Punjab pointed out that KL Rahul has been with the franchise for a while and he is a well respected player and it is the right time for him to take up a leadership role.

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India's top three -- Rohit Sharma (63), K L Rahul (77) and Kohli (85) -- fired in unison in a 316-run chase as India's bagged their 10th successive series win over the West Indies.

Rahul was roped in by KXIP for a whopping INR 11 crores ahead of 2018 season.

Rohit Sharma captivated with his languid brilliance in the company of an equally graceful KL Rahul before Kuldeep Yadav topped it up with a hat-trick in India's series-levelling 107-run victory against the West Indies in second ODI.

KL Rahul slammed his third ODI century as he continues to strengthen his case as an opener for the Indian team.

Rahul, who scored 62 in the first T20I and 91 in the third contest to help the hosts clinch the series 2-1, posted pictures of his workout session on Twitter, with the caption: "Recharge".