Five weaknesses of Team India that could be exposed on overseas tours

Hardik Pandya at No. 4

Pandya is an important bowler and is more suited to the finisher's role when batting

Virat Kohli has publicly stated that he is considering trying Hardik Pandya at the Number 4 slot on a regular basis. This move would compound India's problems rather than solve the existing ones.

Pandya has proven to be a great finisher thus far, but in the middle-order, he has struggled to rotate strike when required. Manish Pandey and MS Dhoni are being sacrificed in the process and it would serve India better if Pandey and Dhoni are promoted ahead of Pandya.

The ideal batting order would be Pandey at number 4, Dhoni at number 5, Kedar Jadhav at number 6 and Pandya at number 7.