SA vs IND 2023: 3 players who can replace Ruturaj Gaikwad in India’s Test squad

3) Rajat Patidar

Rajat Patidar can be a good option like-to-like replacement for Ruturaj Gaikwad. Like Gaikwad, he also bats with positive body language and tries to get below the bounce of the ball to send it far away.

Patidar has experience of playing 52 first-class games, accumulating 3975 runs at an average of 45.72 and with the help of 11 centuries and 22 fifties. He can also provide flexibility in the batting line-up.

If Shubman Gill wishes to get back to the open slot, the 28-year-old can adjust in the middle-order. He looked in good shape in the third ODI match where he smashed a quick 22 off 16 deliveries.

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