3 Players Who Could Open with Yashasvi Jaiswal in Test Matches

Since Rohit Sharma retired from Test cricket, there is a big place that needs to be filled quickly. The former Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, scored 1226 runs as an opener in Tests. He also scored three hundredths as an opener in the test. Rohit Sharma’s Test career and many ups and downs, but after Virat left the Test captaincy, he got a chance to lead India in Tests and got stability.

In recent times, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal have had a great understanding in the opening. Ahead of India’s tour against England, the team needs to find a solution of opening partners with Yashasvi Jaiswal. India, who are without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, some new players can get a chance to make their debut. Hence, on that note, we look at 3 players who can open with Yashasvi Jaiswal in Tests.

1. KL Rahul:

Since Rohit Sharma is not available, KL Rahul, who is a reliable batter for India in Test cricket, might start with Yashasvi Jaiswal. As an opener, KL Rahul smashed 1597 runs for India in Test matches.

His highest runs as an opener for India in a Test is 199 runs against England in Chennai in 2016. KL Rahul can bat at any position in the batting lineup.

2. Shubman Gill:

Opening the innings for India in a Test match will be extremely difficult for Shubman Gill. Gill, who bats at the no.3 position, found it difficult when he came as an opener in the Test side. So far, he has only played one Test as an opener for India and scored 21 runs. Since Sharma is retired, Gill can take his place as he opens India’s batting attack in ODIs. 

3. Sai Sudharsan:

Sai Sudharsan can make his Test debut for India as he is performing well in the ongoing IPL 2025. Sai Sudharsan has shown a lot of potential as an opener. He scored 509 runs in 11 games for the Gujarat Titans. However, his name is also added to the India A team for the match against England Lions.  

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