Former India selector MSK Prasad pointed out that India's approach may have a weakness.
Mayank Yadav's performance has already earned him backing of several experts for a place in India's squad for the T20 World Cup.
"I believe Shubman is India's best bet at number three. Yes, he has opened but Mayank is there alongside Rohit and Shubman has the game to bat at that number," former national selector and Test opener Devang Gandhi told PTI.
Former India fast bowler Debasish Mohanty has emerged as the dark horse for the national selectors post from East Zone.