India, April 6 -- Harry Brook drops out of IPL. Enter KL Rahul at No.4. Faf du Plessis is passed unfit on match day morning. Enter KL Rahul the opener.

We've seen this script play out before. Rohit Sharma misses the Perth Test due to paternity leave. KL Rahul is slotted in as opener. India wants to promote Axar Patel as a floater in the Champions Trophy. Rahul drops a spot down, from No.5 to 6.

When teams pick Rahul, they don't do it for a particular number (to bat in); they know he can slot in at any position with ease. Apart from the fact that he can also multitask, as a wicketkeeper. It's a great trait to possess, one that will give Rahul the edge in selections. This, apart from his captaincy experience.

As Rahul enters his second d...