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    "editor1": "<p><strong>New Delhi, March 12 (CRICKETNMORE):<\/strong> &nbsp;With the fight being still on for Team India&#39;s number 4 batting slot for the upcoming World Cup 2019, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes Vijay Shankar should be considered for filling the position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ambati Rayudu&#39;s name was being earlier considered for the slot, which plan, however, did not work out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Manjrekar said Shankar&#39;s abilities to rotate the strike, beside being quite capable of going big when required, fits him in the crucial batting position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Vijay Shankar is my number 4 for his ability to hit sixes as well as rotate the strike. Play him as a batsman. As a bowler, he&#39;s worth only three-odd bonus overs, not seven or the full quota of 10,&quot; the former cricketer was quoted as saying by the Times of India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>On Rayudu, Manjrekar said: &quot;After his 90 against New Zealand in Wellington, I was sure he had cemented his spot. But three low scores and the rise of Vijay Shankar thereafter have put his place in question.&quot;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>He also said skipper Virat Kohli shouldn&#39;t demote his batting position as No.3 slot perfectly suits him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;He (Kohli) must bat at No. 3. There is no point in demoting our best batsman, who has set the winning culture in this team,&quot; he opined.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In the recent times, Shankar has perfectly played the role of an all-rounder and is believed to have booked a ticket for the showpiece event starting May 30 in England and Wales.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n",
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