Rohit Sharma ODI: Team India was announced for the tour of Australia, in which Rohit Sharma was elected as a batsman. Shubman Gill was made the captain. Here we will tell you about the 3 batsmen who can open after Rohit’s retirement.
Sports Desk: Rohit Sharma will no longer be seen captaining in any format for Team India. He has already retired from T20 International and Tests. Now we will be seen only in ODI cricket, but he will play as an opener. The Indian team is going on a tour of Australia. A 3 -match ODI series will be played from October 19. The Indian squad has been announced, which includes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. At the same time, Shubman Gill has been made captain. Seeing the way the BCCI is seen in action against Rohit, it seems that he will not play ODI for long.
Who can replace Rohit Sharma in opening
The day Rohit Sharma retires from ODI, then who will open for the Indian team in his place. Let us meet you three batsmen, who strengthen the opening claim instead of Rohit.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is currently batting in T20 International cricket. In such a situation, BCCI management will soon give him a chance for the ODI series. Although he has not got a chance in this format on the tour of Australia, but looking at his farm in the coming time, it seems that he will definitely make his place in the Indian team. In such a situation, Abhishek Sharma can replace Rohit Sharma. They also have the ability to score fast like a hitman. His career strike rate in T20I is 195+.
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KL Rahul
KL Rahul is currently claimant for the strongest opening for the Indian team. Rahul has been fixed for India as an opener in Test cricket. It is only after Rohit retired from the test that the management has given the responsibility of opening on Rahul’s shoulder. He also has a lot of experience playing at this place. In such a situation, these players can also be seen opening for Team India in ODI cricket. Currently, Rahul bats as a middle order in the ODI team. In 85 matches, he has scored 3043 runs at an average of 49.08 and a strike rate of 88.18. He has scored 7 centuries and 18 half -centuries.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has strengthened his place as an opener for Team India in Test cricket, can also prove to be effective in ODI cricket. This player has a lot of ability, due to which he can be replaced in opening instead of Rohit Sharma. Yashasvi is known for playing long innings. Apart from this, you also know how to bat at high speed. Currently, Yashasvi has got a chance to play an ODI, scoring 15 runs.
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