Rohit Sharma seemed a trifle irritated hours after the selection meeting on Monday at the press conference when asked why India doesn't have a settled No. 4. The number four conundrum has haunted the Indian camp for a while now. There appears to be more than one reason why the Men in Blue have struggled to fix their No. 4 batting spot heading into the Asia Cup and subsequently, the ODI World Cup.

Perhaps, it is the trickiest spot to bat in the 50-over game, more so, if your top-order is productive. It sure is one riddle that is yet to be solved. The top-order (openers and No. 3) enjoy the liberty of hitting easy boundaries with only two fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle in the first ten overs. The batsmen here boost their confidence and puncture the spirit of the bowlers.