India vs Australia 2017: 5 experiments the Indian team should do in the rest of the ODI matches

Manish Pandey
Should be tried at number 3

#2 Ajinkya Rahane should continue at the top of the order

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Ajinkya Rahane
Merits opening the batting

With Shikhar Dhawan being available for selection, the Indian team might go back to their tried and tested method of clubbing Rohit Sharma and Dhawan at the top of the order.

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However, Ajinkya Rahane has done his chances no harm in the opportunities given to him so far and hence merits selection in the squad. In order to maintain continuity, Rahane should ideally walk out with Rohit.

Rahane has shown good awareness both in the West Indies series and in the 3 matches so far and has supported Rohit in his characteristic unfazed manner.

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