Ganguly, Sehwag share their opinions on Rohit's Test position

It remains to be seen whether India go in with a 6-5 or a 7-4 combination.

If skipper Virat Kohli selects five bowlers, then the management needs to decide between Rohit and Ajinkya Rahane.

Rahane has been woeful with his form.

If Team India opts for four bowlers then two spots could be decided between Rohit, Rahane and Hanuma Vihari.

Virat Kohli has already suggested that the team will opt for regular openers KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal.

Therefore, based on combinations, it remains to be seen how the middle order shapes up.

"Obviously, it's always positive, from a team perspective, that there is more than one option for the same spot. Both of them (Rohit and Vihari) have done really well," said Kohli.

However, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has batted for Rohit and wants the player to rather open the innings.

He also wants Rahane in the middle order.

"My suggestion would be to let Rohit carry on his good form from the World Cup and settle in the opener's slot while Rahane continues his work of lending stability," said Dada to The Times of India.

Meanwhile, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag prefers Rohit to bat at number six.

"Who played at no. 6 in the last series? If you ask me, I will pick Rohit because he has the ability to score big hits. If there comes a stage where you are closing in on declaration, he can score those quick runs," he said in an interview.

India should opt for a 6-5 strategy and be more attacking.

Both spin all-rounders R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are good batsmen.

It means India can bat till number eight.

Also, India should drop struggling Rahane and go for Rohit at number five.

Rohit had a strong outing in the warm-up game and can accelerate when needed.

He is of real quality.