3 players who can take Rohit Sharma’s spot in T20I team if he skips T20Is

India skipper Rohit Sharma’s T20I career has come under the radar following a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Australia in the 2023 World Cup final at Ahmedabad.

Reportedly, Rohit may choose to retire from T20I cricket to focus on the other two formats. It will allow him to manage his workload and also the team to groom youngsters for the future.

It is no surprise that the right-handed batter is in the twilight of his international career. Already aged 36, he can continue to play for three to four years at max on the highest level.

As the T20 World Cup 2024 approaches, the selectors would want to clarify on the Hitman’s participation and his future. Once that is decided, the picture will become clearer for the Men in Blue.

Here we look at three names who can take Rohit Sharma’s spot in the Indian T20I side if he decides to not play any more T20I games.

1) Ishan Kishan

Rohit Sharma’s IPL teammate Ishan Kishan will be a prime runner for the prestigious spot. He has been associated with the national team for a long time. He features in intervals as he is still not the first-choice opener.

But if Rohit opens up a slot, Kishan will be given a long run to fix his spot in the side. He has all it takes to perform at the international circuit and his explosive batting will help the side for sure.

India can form a left-right duo for the opening pair with Kishan and Shubman Gill, who has cemented his spot in recent months. Apart from that, Kishan can also keep wickets for the team.