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Rayudu should take a leaf out of the lives of other great cricketers who did not allow stumbling blocks to derail their career.
It goes without saying that a cool head on shoulders is a necessary prerequisite for anyone undertaking this arduous task.
The importance of the slot in the batting order is on account of the marked variance in the approach that the batsman at this position has to exhibit when confronted with different situations.
While there are many established stars of One-Day International (ODI) cricket on show at the upcoming World Cup, it is also an opportunity for fresh faces to make their names.
The all-rounder looked in considerable pain and left the nets immediately.
The all-rounder is expected to be used as a floater in the batting order, especially at number 4.
The selectors have played it safe by overlooking Rishabh Pant and picking the experienced Dinesh Karthik as the reserve wicketkeeper-batsman.
Rayudu created a frenzy by tweeting that he plans to buy 3D glasses to watch the showpiece. The 3D reference came a day after chairman of selectors M S K Prasad cited Shankar's "three-dimensional qualities" to justify his selection.
The Baroda all-rounder's injury in the Asia Cup paved the way for Jadeja's return to the ODI squad, while his controversial remarks on a TV chat show resulted in Shankar getting a chance to prove his worth in the shorter format of the game.
K L Rahul too made the cut, while middle order batsman Ambati Rayudu and young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant were left out of the 15-member squad.
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