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Sydney, India’s newest batting star Manish Pandey said that he feels most comfortable batting at the No. 4 spot as it helps him build an innings like he did during his match-winning century against Australia in the fifth ODI.
“Batting at No. 4 is my forte. It suits my batting style. In the earlier two matches, I did not get much time to bat. My style is to play the first three or four deliveries to gauge the pitch and change my style accordingly,” Pandey said.
Pandey’s innings could lead to a selection conundrum once Ajinkya Rahane, who normally bats at No. 4, recovers from his injury.
Incidentally, skipper MS Dhoni believes that No. 5 is Pandey’s ideal position.
“The kind of innings Manish has played will give him an extra 10-15 ODIs, where you can really settle in and start to do what you need to at the international level, adapting to the demands of the game. A lot will change when you play at different venues and in different conditions. As of now, he is someone who looks good at No. 5,” Dhoni said.
Pandey said that he had visualised before the start that he will have a good day. “I had pictures in my mind about raising my bat, kissing the helmet. There were nerve-wracking moments. This is one of the most thrilling games that I have been a part of,” he said.
Rohit claims career-best fifth spot in ICC rankings
Dubai: Rohit Sharma jumped eight spots to claim a career-best fifth position in the ICC batsman rankings after a stellar showing in the recent series.
Rohit, who was adjudged the Man of the Series for scoring 441 runs in the five matches, struck two centuries and a 99.
