5 players who batted in the most number of positions

1. Vinoo Mankad (India)

Vinoo Mankad is a legendary figure in India’s cricket history

Although Vinoo Mankad is remembered most for the infamous mode of dismissal named after him, he was certainly one of Indian cricket's earliest superstars. An all-rounder by trade, Mankad played for India in 44 Tests between 1946 and 1959. He had a run tally of 2109 runs at an average of 31.47 with 5 centuries to his name.

Mankad's primary role in the Indian batting line-up was that of an opener and he played 34 innings at the No. 1 position where he scored all of his hundreds. The other spot which he occupied for the most number of times was No. 8, where he played in 10 innings. Vinoo Mankad is the only Indian player to have batted in all 11 positions.