Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill Warned: Don't Tinker with KL Rahul's Batting Position

• KL Rahul scored his eighth ODI hundred (112 not out off 92 balls) in Rajkot against New Zealand, despite India losing the match.
• Former cricketer Dodda Ganesh strongly advocated for Rahul to bat at number five in ODIs, calling any change a 'cardinal sin'.
• Ganesh highlighted Rahul's ability to pace his innings and his wide range of shots, making him ideal for the number five spot.
• Rahul has previously been pushed to number six, a move Ganesh believes is detrimental to his performance and the team.
• Rahul boasts a significantly higher average of 64.21 at number five compared to his career average of 51.67.

Why It Matters: Experts warn against changing KL Rahul's successful number five batting position after his Rajkot century.