Sourav Ganguly has shown concerns about Ambati Rayudu's form outside India and has said that the latter is yet to solve India's No. 4 issues.
This position has attracted several debates over the last few months and Ganguly believes that if Rayudu manages to score runs in Australia and New Zealand then he will be able to lock that slot for himself.
“I’m not concerned about Shikhar Dhawan because he was in good form in T20s. But I’m concerned about Ambati Rayudu. He has scored runs in the sub-continent but India have to see if he can score runs outside the sub-continent because the World Cup is in England. He can’t bat anywhere below No.4,” Ganguly told India TV.
“These games in Australia and New Zealand will be very important for him and will decide if he can be India’s No.4 or not,” he added.
Former Indian skipper also suggested that Rayudu must be given as many games as possible for him to bid for a slot in the upcoming World Cup.
The Indian captain Virat Kohli has shown the required support for Rayudu but after the Sydney ODI, vice-captain Rohit Sharma said that he would personally want MS Dhoni to bat at No. 4 as it would allow him to control the game a lot more.
“Personally always feel that Dhoni batting at No. 4 will be ideal for the team but we have got Rayudu who has done really well now at four. It totally depends on what the captain and coach think about it. Personally, I would be happy if Dhoni bats at four,” Rohit said after the match.
