<p class="title">KL Rahul's century in Tuesday's warm-up match against Bangladesh suggested he could be the answer to India's search for a reliable number four batsman at the World Cup but the right-hander says he is happy to bat anywhere.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Two-time champions India continue to fret over the problematic batting position after a number of candidates failed their auditions in the buildup to the World Cup.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chief selector MSK Prasad had made it clear that all-rounder Vijay Shankar was the first choice for the spot while Rahul, generally an opening batsman, was another option.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Batting at number four, Rahul managed only six in Saturday's warm-up match against New Zealand but followed it up with 108 off 99 balls in their 95-run victory in Cardiff.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rahul's assured innings, which included 12 boundaries and four sixes, seems to have sealed the deal with Indian captain Virat Kohli saying his contribution was the "biggest positive" from the game.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm really happy with how I've bounced back and this gives me lots of confidence," Rahul told reporters after the game.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Where I play is not for me to decide. It's a team game and you need to be flexible. You need to be ready to bat, whatever role you are given, you have to take what is thrown at you."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rahul built a 164-run partnership for the fifth wicket with wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who scored a century of his own, to give India a commanding total of 359.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"(Dhoni) just dominated the spinners and is striking the ball so well," Rahul added. "It's a great sign for us and it's just a pleasure to watch him from the other end when he is playing like that."</p>.<p class="bodytext">India begins their quest for a third World Cup title on June 5 when they take on South Africa at The Rose Bowl. </p>
<p class="title">KL Rahul's century in Tuesday's warm-up match against Bangladesh suggested he could be the answer to India's search for a reliable number four batsman at the World Cup but the right-hander says he is happy to bat anywhere.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Two-time champions India continue to fret over the problematic batting position after a number of candidates failed their auditions in the buildup to the World Cup.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Chief selector MSK Prasad had made it clear that all-rounder Vijay Shankar was the first choice for the spot while Rahul, generally an opening batsman, was another option.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Batting at number four, Rahul managed only six in Saturday's warm-up match against New Zealand but followed it up with 108 off 99 balls in their 95-run victory in Cardiff.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rahul's assured innings, which included 12 boundaries and four sixes, seems to have sealed the deal with Indian captain Virat Kohli saying his contribution was the "biggest positive" from the game.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm really happy with how I've bounced back and this gives me lots of confidence," Rahul told reporters after the game.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"Where I play is not for me to decide. It's a team game and you need to be flexible. You need to be ready to bat, whatever role you are given, you have to take what is thrown at you."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Rahul built a 164-run partnership for the fifth wicket with wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who scored a century of his own, to give India a commanding total of 359.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"(Dhoni) just dominated the spinners and is striking the ball so well," Rahul added. "It's a great sign for us and it's just a pleasure to watch him from the other end when he is playing like that."</p>.<p class="bodytext">India begins their quest for a third World Cup title on June 5 when they take on South Africa at The Rose Bowl. </p>