Six batsmen who can solve the middle order puzzle for India in ODIs

#2 Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane is a monk with the bat and can play the role of accumulator. India needs a player in the middle order who can provide stability, Rahane fits that bill perfectly. He can even switch gears when required, glimpses of which one has seen time and again in the IPL.

#1 MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni

Dhoni could be moved up the order as India already has Pandya who can play the finisher role. In his earlier years, Dhoni has batted at No 3 and scored big hundreds. His astute knowledge of the game situation is unparalleled and he can manipulate the opposition bowling to his advantage. Dhoni's mere presence in the middle provides the batters around him a lot of confidence and allows them to play their natural game.