4 potential No.4 batsmen for India

Cricket is often known as the batsman's game. Countries from the subcontinent like India and Sri Lanka majorly rely on their batting power. But they have been let down by their batsmen quite a number of times in the recent past.The number four batsman in the batting order is very important as the person more or less controls the flow of the innings. Yuvraj Singh's pathetic knock in the final against Sri Lanka is an ideal example of the importance of that position. Until he came, India were going on quite well.They were laying a foundation for all their explosive batsmen to utilize. But the 21 balls that he faced changed the complexion of the match. Yuvraj plodded and plodded until his batting got the better of him. If India were to continue like this, they would have little or no chance of defending their World Cup triumph of 2011. So let us look at four people who I feel can steer India ahead in that position.

#1 Cheteshwar Pujara

Known to have a sound technique and the temperament required to play the long innings, Cheteshwar Pujara was touted to be the next big thing in Indian cricket after the Fab Four. But wait, he was chosen as a test player.

Why?

He is clearly India's best batsman with regards to technique and his ability to play the rising ball with rather ease gives him an extra edge over few of his contemporaries.

He has often been neglected for the One Day team on account of him being too slow. But he has shun all his critics over the past few years as he has scored bucket full of runs in the domestic circuit.

 It is still bamboozling to see as to why he isn't getting picked for the one day team considering his performances. Fingers crossed though as all of India duly want him in that position for the next World Cup.