India's veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh feels that the India team needs to change their combination for the match against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2021 (India vs New Zealand). The 'Men in Blue' will face New Zealand in the virtual quarter-final match on Sunday, October 31. Both India and New Zealand (IND vs NZ) have lost their first-ever match at the hands of Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. This is the second match of both the teams and both will try to win this match to reach the semi-finals. In such a situation, Harbhajan Singh has recommended Ishan Kishan to be included in the playing XI of Team India. He believes that he should replace KL Rahul at the top of the order.

Harbhajan Singh believes wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan can provide an explosive start for the team and has been in good form recently. Talking on his YouTube channel, Harbhajan Singh said, "I think Ishan Kishan needs to be in the playing XI. If he opens with Rohit Sharma, then India can get the start that he is currently looking for. Kishan is an explosive batsman, will put pressure on any bowler. He is also in good form. He has played some good innings for Mumbai Indians. He looked strong at the end of the IPL and in the practice match as well."