India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane on Saturday said that there is a misconception that only power hitters are successful at the top-order as players have their own methods to keep the scoreboard ticking.
It's been more than a year that Rahane is out of Indian ODI team but he still will like to stick to his own method.
"People always talk about power at the top but it is important to believe in your abilities and your own methods. It's not all about power-hitting, someone has to play an anchoring role and guys around him can play power-hitting shots," the diminutive right-handed batsman told ESPN Cricinfo.
"I always believed in my abilities and it's important to stick to your game. As long as you are focusing your game that's what matters."
Out-of-favour Rahane last played an ODI for India in February 16, 2018 against South Africa.
Talking about the upcoming World Cup, Rahane said despite the loss to Australia in the five-match ODI series at home, India are still a strong contender to lift the Cup.
He, however, feels New Zealand, England and an "unpredictable" West Indies will pose serious threats to India's title chances in the World Cup.
"I think personally we (India) have a very strong side. The cricket which we are playing recently is magnificent. The challenge in the World Cup will be to gather that momentum early and continue that. But I feel in ICC tournaments, it is important to give your best in each and every game," Rahane said.
"Apart from India, New Zealand is a very good ODI side and can do well in ICC tournaments. West Indies is unpredictable but dangerous team and also England. Playing England in England is going to be challenging.
"It is important to focus on our strengths and be positive all the time," he added.