5 issues India need to resolve at the Asia Cup 

#3 Mahendra Singh Dhoni's position

England v India - 3rd ODI: Royal London One-Day Series

A big issue behind India's middle order problems is due to the drop in Mahendra Singh Dhoni's form. Since the last three years, quite evidently, Dhoni has not been the same batsman. Since the 2015 World Cup, Dhoni's average has dropped to 46.21 from a career one of 51.25.

However, the bigger concern is the drop in strike rate to 82.81 from 88.13. His scores of 37(59) and 42(66) raised a lot of doubts in fans. One thing that is clear now is that Dhoni can no longer be India's finisher. He is not someone who can get going right from the start

Finding his new position has been an issue for India. So far India has tried to continue him at number six but its something that is evidently not working. However, India still desperately need the former captain in the team.

Firstly, his leadership assistance to Virat Kohli is extremely important for the team. Moreover, in a fragile middle order, the team desperately needs Mahendra Singh Dhoni's experience and hence why the idea of dropping him is not being entertained by the captain or coach.

The big question is where do India play him. Conventional wisdom will suggest at number four and be the anchor which suits him best at the moment. However, such is the depth of options in India that there are far too many players who are specialist number fours and cannot bat lower.

Giving that spot to Dhoni will make it difficult for India to fit in the other positions. Another factor behind not playing there is the Chennai Super Kings captain's recent struggles playing spin.

Taking everything into account, the best position at the moment for him looks at number five. This Asia cup, India need to make a decision if Dhoni merits a place in the squad and what his role is.