Rohit Sharma explains the rationale behind Shubman Gill batting at No.3

As India gear up for a herculean challenge in Cape Town against South Africa, there will be quite some focus on how India’s batting unit comes up against the hosts’ pacers.

On this topic, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma explained the rationale behind slotting in Shubman Gill at No.3, a position extremely crucial in the batting order. 

Rohit said, “There is not much difference (on opening to batting at number 3). It takes just 1 ball for a number 3 to go in. And sometimes when an opener gets injured, a number 3 has to walk out and open the innings. I don't see much difference there. Gill is smart and understands his batting pretty well.”

Adding further, Rohit said, “He prefers that number. He has batted in the Ranji Trophy at that number around that position. He has opened in Test and limited overs games but the number 3 was his preference. He feels he can do well for us batting at that position. It is an individual thing about how you think about certain positions.”