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'Yeh bahana nhi chalega'- Fans react as Rohit Sharma opens up about No. 4 position issue before World Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma said, no batter has succeeded in settling into the vital number four slot since the retirement of Yuvraj Singh.

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The ODI World Cup 2023 begins in a few months, and every participating nation wants their best players to be at the forefront. Injuries have become a common occurrence among Indian players in recent years. Shreyas Iyer, India's middle-order batter, was sidelined in February owing to a back issue, and there have been several updates since then.

Indian Cricket fans are still waiting for accurate news on Shreyas Iyer's injury. Everyone is still skeptical about Shreyas Iyer's ability to participate in the World Cup in 2023. Rohit Sharma said, no batter has succeeded in settling into the vital number four slot in the Indian ODI team since the retirement of Yuvraj Singh.

Look, No. 4 has been an issue for us for a long time: Rohit Sharma

The India captain said, "Look, No. 4 has been an issue for us for a long time. After Yuvi (Yuvraj Singh), nobody has come and settled themselves in." "But, for a long period of time, Shreyas (Iyer) has actually batted at No. 4 and he has done well — his numbers are really good," Rohit told reporters on the sidelines of a La Liga event.

"Unfortunately, injuries have given him a bit of trouble; he has been out for a while and that is honestly what has happened in the last 4-5 years. A lot of these guys have got injured and you will always see a new guy coming and playing there."

The 36-year-old further added, "The percentage of injuries that have happened in the last 4-5 years, it is massive. When the players get injured or are not available, you try doing different things with different players — that is what I have to say about No. 4." "Even before, when I was not the captain, I was watching no? There were so many guys who came in and went out. But injuries kept them away or they were not available or someone lost form."

The Men in Blue will be led by Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the ODI World Cup 2023. Like any captain, he wants his best player on the field. With injuries suffered by elite players, it is difficult to win major games. Star players including as Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant are sidelined for an extended period of time. However, Jasprit Bumrah is poised to return in the upcoming series against Ireland.

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