3 openers who can replace Rohit Sharma in ODI squad

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal possesses a singular identity distinct from contemporaries in his peer group. In his first six ODI assignments, the Mumbai batter has scored 285 runs at a remarkable average of 71.25. What makes his trajectory particularly noteworthy is his maiden 50-over century of 116 not out off 121 deliveries in the final match of the South Africa tour, where he was adjudged Player of the Match and guided India to a 2-1 series triumph. His left-hander's approach blends calculated tempo-building with sudden acceleration, crafted through explosive yet technically grounded batting.

Jaiswal's limited ODI exposure reflects the timing of his entry into international cricket rather than any shortcoming in skill or temperament. His Test record speaks unambiguously, 2,511 runs across 28 matches at an average of 49.23, including seven centuries, demonstrates his mental fortitude and technical durability against quality pace and spin bowling. The selection committee's demonstrated willingness to construct strategies around him in red-ball cricket suggests comparable investment in the 50-over space remains plausible. His IPL pedigree with consistent seasons at Rajasthan Royals, combined with his maiden 50-over ton secured recently, positions him as a long-term building block in India's opening combination.