'Have To Figure Out The Number 4 Option': Ex India Pacer Zaheer Khan Alerts India, Here's What He Said

Suryakumar Yadav was earlier expected to fill the void that Shreyas Iyer has left at no 4 spot but then he secured three consecutive golden ducks in the recently-concluded ODI series against Aus.

Former India cricketer Zaheer Khan.

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According to the former legendary bowler Zaheer Khan, India’s position is quite identical to the 2019 ODI World Cup. Since Shreyas Iyer is injured, Suryakymar Yadav has terribly failed to make a mark, Indian team are on the same boat as in the 2019 World Cup. Back then also, India were struggling to find a proper no 4 batter and they are still struggling.

"The batting order is something which they will have to definitely look at again. They will have to figure out the number 4 option again. That is something which was the discussion leading to the 2019 World Cup as well. We are talking about four years down the line now if we are in the same boat. Yes, I understand Shreyas Iyer was your designated number 4. You are really looking at him taking that role and responsibility but if he is going to be injured now for the longer time then you have to really find these answers," Zaheer Khan said on Cricbuzz.

Suryakumar Yadav was earlier expected to fill the void that Shreyas Iyer has left at no 4 spot but then he secured three consecutive golden ducks in the recently-concluded ODI series against Australia.

However, Indian skipper Rohit Shama has backed him and said, "He only played three balls in three (games) this series. I don't know how much to look into it. He got three good balls, to be honest. Today, it wasn't that good ball; he should have gone forward. He knows best. He plays spin so well. We have seen that over last couple of years. That's why we held him back and give him that role for the last 15-20 overs where he can play his game, but it's really unfortunate he could only play three balls. That can happen to anyone. But the potential and ability is always there. He is just going through that phase right now”.