The criticism of Indian team management following a listless show in the first ODI against Australia continues with KL Rahul’s batting position triggering a lively debate. For some time now, the Indian team has been deploying Rahul at No. 6 with all-rounder Axar Patel batting at No. 5, a spot where the former has been quite successful. However, given he ended up as the team’s top-scorer in the series opener in Perth, World Cup winner Kris Srikkanth has questioned the logic behind him not batting at No. 4 or No. 5.

Under an overcast sky, India lost both their openers, Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, and No. 3 Virat Kohli cheaply. The Indian innings was constantly interrupted by rain and eventually the contest was reduced to 26-overs-per-side. Rahul top-scored with 38 off 31 while Axar made

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