Cricket teams and their No. 4 conundrum during World Cup
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A blueprint that worked: The modern No. 4 role has perhaps been best embodied by former England captain Eoin Morgan. | Photo credit: Getty Images
Two-in-one: Many of this era’s No. 4s also perform a secondary role — most commonly that of the wicketkeeper. Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim are two who have found success in the demanding double act. | Photo credit: Getty Images
India captain Rohit Sharma recently observed that the No. 4 position in the ODI batting order had been a problem for the team since Yuvraj Singh’s retirement. If we consider the frequency of appearances, India has had four mainstays at No. 4 in its ODI history: Dilip Vengsarkar in the 1980s, Mohammad Azharuddin in the 1990s, Rahul Dravid in the 2000s, and Yuvraj in the 2010s. In the ...