Ambati Rayudu impressed with his batting at No.4 but former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that he needs to score runs outside India to cement his place in the Indian side.
Indians wouldn't be too concerned though as the No.4 batsman is only a part-time bowler and has taken just three wickets from 46 ODIs.
India vice-captain Rohit Sharma said that according to him, MS Dhoni is India's ideal No.4 in ODIs.
After winning a historic Test series a few days ago, India aim to repeat the performance under the lights with the white ball.
Sunil Gavaskar recently had suggested that Dhoni should play a bit of first-class cricket in order to remain match-fit.
Rayudu plays only one format for India and his decision to quit Ranji Trophy and play ODIs and IPL raised a few eyebrows.
Rayudu had scored 100 in the fourth ODI against West Indies while batting at number 4 and, after the game, Rohit had said Rayudu had solved the number 4 mystery of the team.
Anyone who has followed Kohli's career would know that it is a mistake to expect the phenomenal class in his batting to bleed into his worldview.
Rayudu, who recently made a comeback in the Indian team by virtue of a successful IPL for Chennai Super Kings, is being seen as India's number four batsman going into 2019 ODI World Cup.
Shastri on his part also seemed happy with the kind of pressure Rayudu absorbed, having made a comeback in the Indian team.
Is Ambati Rayudu the solution to Team India's middle-order dilemma? Is he the righteous heir to the number 4 spot? Can he be the deciding factor in India's World Cup campaign? We discuss.
KCA officials are confident that the last ticket will be sold before the first ball is bowled on Thursday afternoon.
India vs West Indies: 4th ODI: Rohit, Rayudu star as India crush West Indies by 224 runs. With this victory India now leads 5 match series 2-1.
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Chasing the huge total, West Indies were bowled out for 153 with rookie left-arm seamer Khaleel Ahmed grabbing 3 wickets.
Chasing 378, West Indies simply caved in against India's clinical bowling attack on what was a batting-friendly wicket to be bundled out for a paltry 153 in 36.2 overs.
India recorded one of their biggest wins in the 50-over cricket with a 224-demolition of the visitors, following blazing hundreds by Rayudu and Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma (162) and Ambati Rayudu (100) struck belligerent centuries to guide India to an imposing 377 for five after the hosts opted to bat.
Former India captain and IndiaTV Cricket Expert Sourav Ganguly beleieves opener Rohit Sharma is in the form of his life after the stylish right-hander hit a breathtaking 162 against West Indies in the fourth ODI in Mumbai on Monday.
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