masterblaster
International Captain
Gambhir's a much more measured and improved player to what he was in 2006. I think if given the chance to open, he'll be fine. But he's made the number 3 spot his own and I think he should stick with it.I disagree that Gambhir can be a good ODI opener. His average opening in ODIs is a measly 30.56. Take out Bangladesh, Scotland and Ireland and the ODI average as opener becomes 22.61 with a strike rate of just 74.10. Considering that this has come off 22 innings, a lack of chances cannot be used as an excuse.