Rohit Sharma’s departure has created a significant void in the Indian T20I cricket team that will be difficult to fill. Debuting in the T20 World Cup 2007 and retiring in the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit has come full circle, evolving from a young, talented batter to a mature, winning captain. Now, it’s time to pass on the legacy, and these five players have the talent to carve out their own place in the team.
5 players who can replace Rohit Sharma
| Player | Role |
| Shubman Gill | Right handed batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | Left handed batter |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Left handed batter |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Right handed batter |
| Sai Sudharsan | Left haded batter |
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is likely to return to India’s T20 squad and be considered a future captain following Rohit Sharma’s departure. Although his captaincy for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2024 was not outstanding, he excelled with the bat. Gill will lead India in an upcoming five-match series in Zimbabwe. In 14 T20 matches, he has scored 335 runs.
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma is another choice for India. The left-handed batter proved his worth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, scoring 484 runs at an average of 32.27 and an outstanding strike rate of 204.22.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s inclusion in the team is certain. If Virat Kohli hadn’t opened the batting, Jaiswal would have been in the team. He will now be the first choice for the opening batter. His aggressive batting will be an asset for India.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad, a strong contender for a leadership role, has scored 500 runs in 19 T20Is for India. Despite inconsistency at the national level, his solid IPL performances and leadership with Chennai Super Kings, where he scored 583 runs in 14 matches, highlight his potential.
Sai Sudharsan
Sai Sudharsan is another talented opener with outstanding records in T20Is. He has scored 1503 runs at an average of 40.62 and a strike rate of 130.69 in the T20 format.
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