5 takeaways from India's ODI and T20 squad for the Sri Lanka series

#3 Four openers in the squad

Where will Kohli slot Rahul?

The debacle of India's openers is anything but over. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan's tremendous run in the recent ODI season make them the automatic choice for the openers' role.

However, Rahane slammed big knocks in the ODI series against West Indies and hence his case is strong too. On the other hand, KL Rahul, India's latest batting sensation, is fully fit and his current form (seven fifties in as many Test innings) makes it difficult to keep him out of the playing XI.

Thus, Kohli has a lot to ponder upon while picking his openers. The duo of Rohit and Dhawan will certainly make it to the playing XI and that leaves the fate of Rahane and Rahul hanging in thin air.

By roping in four openers, the selectors have added strength but have also created more headaches for the Indian skipper.