3 reasons why Rohit Sharma should bat in the middle order

#2 Chance for deserving openers to get into the playing XI

Lack of chances in ODI cricket has hurt Rahul's progress in international cricket

Since Rohit became an opener, he has seized the spot with his brilliance. He has not allowed the selectors to even think about other options for the role.

That has meant that talented openers like KL Rahul, who have been craving for a place at the top, have been compelled to bat in alien positions. As a result, their careers haven't taken off the way they would have wanted to.

With Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal also making a strong case for themselves in domestic cricket, if Rohit continues to bat as an opener, it could lead to another talent waiting around for his place in the side. Such a scenario can hurt India in the long run as frustrated young openers might not achieve what they are destined to get.

Since Rohit is close to 32, it will be better for the team to pull him down in the order and use the talents of Rahul, Agarwal and Shaw at the top.