Today, India is facing a life-or-death war with Afghanistan. The starting lineup for the game was debated once again before the game. Many people are offering various pieces of advise to Virat Kohli before of tonight's match, which begins at 8 p.m. Bangladesh time. Some are suggesting that Hardik Pandya be dropped from the playing XI, while others are making alternative proposals. Sunil Gavaskar is one of Kohli's advisors. Due to a variety of considerations, the renowned cricketer has requested that Ravichandran Ashwin be kept in the XI for this match in Abu Dhabi.