India vs New Zealand 2017: 5 things we learnt from the first ODI in Mumbai

#4 Jadhav's spot in jeopardy as India's number four woes continue

Kedar Jadhav is not able to grab his opportunities provided by the team management

More often than not, these bilateral matches serve as opportunities for teams to find their perfect lineup and transform themselves into a well-oiled unit before the big tournaments loom in the horizon. For India, the number four position in the batting lineup has been a problem going on for far too long. Despite the team management's earnest efforts to try different options to fit into the puzzle, no batsman has been able to seal the spot for himself.

Just like in India's previous ODI against Australia at Nagpur, Kedar Jadhav walked in at number four in this match as well. On a pitch where the ball was not coming on to the bat as much as expected, it was imperative for him to adapt his game to the situation and build a platform alongside his captain. After scratching around for runs, the right-hander's painful stay at the crease came to an end due to a soft dismissal. Well past 32 years, his international future is standing on shaky ground. A few more failures could see him sent back into the wilderness.