3 players who can take Rohit Sharma’s spot in T20Is

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has carved out a reputation for himself as a valuable T20I asset. He has been a terrific striker of the ball wherein he has showcased his mettle in switching gears or accelerating the innings when it matters the most. What really sets Gaikwad apart is that he plays according to the match situation.

Apart from that, he also has a touch of leadership experience as he is the captain of Chennai Super Kings. Under his captaincy, CSK narrowly missed out on qualifying for the playoffs. Gaikwad has played 19 T20Is for Team India wherein he scored 500 runs at an average of 35.7, laced with 1 century and 3 fifties.

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal

At just a young age, Jaiswal brings a lot of energy and enthusiasm to the table. He has showcased his mettle in high-pressure situations, which makes him a valuable asset in T20Is. We have seen him weaving the magic with the bat in the IPL, which helped him develop the temperament required for international cricket.

He has all the potential to maximize the powerplay overs and his aggressive stroke-play fits quite perfectly. Jaiswal has played 17 T20Is so far, accumulating 502 runs at an average of 33.5. Notably, he has maintained an exceptional strike rate of 161.9, laced with 1 century and 4 half-centuries.

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