Even though India was able to create history by triumphing in the T20 World Cup 2024 successfully, the cricketing fraternity now is presented with the problem of finding new players to replace two of its most esteemed stars in the shortest version of the game. Dinesh Karthik had talked about the new players who have the potential to raise their team and to lead from the front. Currently, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two of India’s premier batsmen, have retired from T20Is but are still active in the two longer formats of the game.
Some prominent Indian cricketers of the past years are absent from India’s current limited-overs team, and RCB player Dinesh Karthik has named four players who can complement this big absence. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Karthik admitted there was a mountain to overcome when it came to replacing Kohli and Rohit; the duo has been world-class for the team. He stated:
First of all, they (Rohit and Kohli) are very hard to replace, but in the XI, I do think there are four choices at the moment.
Potential Replacements: Gaikwad, Sharma, Varma, and Gill
Among these four players, Dinesh Karthik pointed out four budding stars who, according to him, have the potential to replace Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In T20I, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Shubman Gill are ready to take responsibility, according to him. All these players have proved their worth coming from domestic, international, and IPL competitions, which demand the skill and temperament of playing international cricket.
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been a great competitor in the Indian Premier League (IPL), and he has not shown that he cannot handle pressure and can hit big innings for his team. His method and presence of mind while batting makes him fit for this format and can be selected for the T20I squad.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma Being one of the most aggressive middle-order batsmen, Abhishek has proved to be a versatile cricketer with all-round skills. The fact that he can contribute to both the batting line-up and the bowling, which is a strength, is a bonus for any side.
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma, a newcomer to the domestic circuit, Hyderabadi’s firepower using the bat as well as his mature mindset make him a player to watch out for.
Shubman Gill
Already a known face in the more elongated formats of the game, Shubman Gill has all the nous and the dimensions to be a T20 international star. This means that the player can steady the innings and up the rate of scoring, in case it is required.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: A Promising Talent
Besides these four, the great minds at DRC, along with Dinesh Karthik, also felt that Yashasvi Jaiswal should be a definite starter in India’s T20I XI. The opener’s blistering innings and temerity have credited him with the successful journey of his cricketing career till now. This year’s IPL alone has shown that he can face the world’s premier bowlers and come out on top. That takes us to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Shubman Gill. I do not doubt that Yashasvi Jaiswal will be starting in the XI in T20I cricket, as Dinesh Karthik stated.
The absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will always be remembered because they are the current key players of the T20 format for Team India. The cricket fans will always miss their presence from the t20 team.
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