5 Indian batters who could dominate the next 5 years

3. Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant was named in India's squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan but lost his vice-captain role ahead of this Test. He remains one of India's most important batting options across formats, particularly in Test cricket where his aggressive left-handed approach has produced match-winning performances.

As a wicketkeeper-batter, Pant brings a dual value to the side, and his ability to accelerate the scoring rate in the middle order has been a consistent feature of his game. His presence in the squad alongside younger batters also gives the team a balance of experience and emerging talent. In the Sri Lankan series, he scored two fifties but not so effective from his end to dominate the opposition.