Opening Batsmen Shikhar Dhawan's will make his presence felt as he makes his return to the Indian squad means sad news for Indian consistent opening Batsmen Ajinkya Rahane, who has had a fine run in the ODIs recently and strike four fifty out of his five games, will in all likelihood make way for the Delhi opener in the first ODI against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. With the middle-order already packed, it's implausible that Rahane will find a place in the line-up very soon in the squad. "The selectors are looking at him purely as an opener now despite as a middle order batsman. They now want him to settle down at this spot"

Rahane's backers, however, feel that he is too good a batsman to be left out even if he doesn't fit in the opening position, where Rohit and Dhawan look unshakeable. They feel Rahane should be accommodated in the middle order, especially considering that cricket biggest tournament for next World Cup in 2019 will be played in England, where his technique may come in handy in seam-friendly conditions.

Kiwis whose lost practice match against Board President XI will look for a comeback and take the revenge against host as India defeat Kiwis last year. New Zealand's batsmen know they will have to subdue India's spinners if they are to have any chance of winning their three-match One Day International series starting Sunday.

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