5 experiments that India should make in the 5th ODI

Include Ajinkya Rahane in the team

Ajinkya Rahane would be a useful weapon here

The likes of Ajinkya Rahane and Manish Pandey have been sitting out so far in this series because India have decided to go in with two all-rounders. A series of indifferent performances by Jadhav opened the door for Manish Pandey, who grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Though Rahane was the star batsman and the highest scorer in the tour to the West Indies, he has not played a single ODI in this series. He has been patiently waiting in the wings ever since for an opportunity and has failed to play a game against Sri Lanka.

But things are looking good for him as the Indian middle order, apart from Dhoni, has woefully struggled in the series for runs. If India have a major concern now, it is their need to strengthen their middle order.

This is where the inclusion of an experienced batsman like Rahane seems to be absolutely vital at this stage. The inclusion of Rahane will add experience and stability to the middle order and now is the time to try him out looking ahead to the World Cup.

The Indian middle order is crying out for someone like him at the moment.