3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli in India's Test team

1. KL Rahul

Consistency has been an issue with KL Rahul, especially in the longest format. However, his grit and determination while opening the batting in Australia in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy were lauded by fans as well as experts. Rahul averages 33.58 after playing 58 Tests. However, he is a far better player than the numbers suggest. The 33-year-old can bat in the middle-order as well. The likes of B Sai Sudharsan or Abhimanyu Easwaran can open the batting along with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Rahul's solid batting technique and calmness under pressure could make him a useful asset at No. 4. The Karnataka batter's best performances in ODI cricket have come when he has batted in the middle. He could provide some valuable contributions while batting at No. 4, while the likes of Sudharsan or Easwaran will get a chance to prove their mettle at the top.