Five contenders for No. 6 in the Indian ODI batting order

Vijay Shankar

Vijay Shankar can be a useful finisher (Image Credits : Indian Express)

Vijay Shankar is an exciting all-rounder who plays for Tamil Nadu in the Ranji trophy. He has scored 1671 first-class runs at an average of 50.63. He has also grabbed 27 wickets in 31 first class games, thus making him an effective all-rounder.

He plays in the middle order and relishes the role of playing as a finisher. He can be incredible for the balance of the team as he bowls medium pace as well and will boost the options in the seam bowling department on helpful tracks.

He played four matches for SRH in IPL 2017 and scored a match-winning half-century against the Gujrat Lions. During his innings, he played some delightful strokes all over the ground. If that innings is anything to go by, he can be a good contender for the number six spot.