New Delhi, April 16 -- Former India opener Virender Sehwag has recalled why Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) opted for Pradeep Sangwan instead of a young Virat Kohli during the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2008, citing team balance and lack of bowling options at the time.

Speaking on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Sehwag said the franchise had a packed top-order batting line-up, which made it difficult to accommodate all players in the XI.

"So at Delhi Daredevils back in 2008, the inaugural IPL season, I remember Shikhar Dhawan was also in our team along with Tilakratne Dilshan. Both of them were openers, but we used to make them bat at three and five because Gautam and I used to open the innings. Manoj Tiwary had ta...