4 things India can gain from Asia Cup 2018

The backup Number 3

Will Rayudu prove to be an able Number 3?

With no Virat Kohli to bat at Number 3, India need to find a player who can be as effective if not more than their talisman in that spot.

In Ambati Rayudu, they have that option. The right-hander has batted there in the past and could have the greatest chance to bat there in the absence of Kohli.

The tournament will give India an opportunity to find that alternate player at that position in case Kohli is available in the future.