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The cricketing world is buzzing after Rohit Sharma the legendary hitman hung up his boots for the shortest format. After leading India to a thrilling victory in the T20 World Cup final, Rohit decided to focus on Tests and ODIs. This leaves a big gap at the top of the batting order, but thankfully, India has a pool of talented youngsters waiting in the wings. Here we look at 3 strong contenders to replace Rohit Sharma in T20Is:
Shubman Gill:
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For a time now, this young talent has been making waves. Gill, who is known for his elegant grace and powerful run-scoring skills, has already made an impression in the IPL, helping the Gujarat Titans win in 2022. He is ideal for the opening slot because of his cool attitude and excellent technique. Also, it seems like the selectors saw him as a future leader given his recent selection as captain for the upcoming Zimbabwe T20I tour.
Ishan Kishan:
The batting order is given another angle by this powerful left-hander. Ishan Kishan is an aggressive batter who can destroy the bowling assault from the first ball of play. He is a great asset because of his ability to change gears and play large innings in T20Is. He may not be the most dependable player yet, but there is no doubting his skill and capacity to win games. His ability to bat at the top of the order or in the middle order gives the squad even more flexibility.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad in T20Is:
The aggressive Maharashtra opener has already played T20Is. Gaikwad has been a pillar at the top for the Chennai Super Kings in the IPL with his clean hitting and ability to rotate the strike. In the 2024 season, he even leads them to victory, demonstrating his leadership abilities. Even though he needs to be more consistent in his international cricket, his talent and experience make him an excellent choice for the first slot.