3 players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's ODI opener

Rohit Sharma has been one of India's finest cricket over the years, especially in white-ball cricket. He has contributed quite splendidly to the team over the span of his international career. Recently retired from Tests and T20Is, Rohit is only active in the 50-over format now.

He was recently removed as the full-time captain of the ODI team, with Shubman Gill being named as his successor. Nonetheless, Rohit was selected for the upcoming ODI series against Australia as an opener.

There is no clarification regarding whether Rohit will play the 2027 World Cup or not. His supporters and the cricket fraternity would love to see him at the mega event. However, Rohit, now 38, might not remain in India's plan for that long. In case he decides to hang his boots, the below-mentioned names could be India's option to open the innings alongside skipper Gill.

3 players who can replace Rohit Sharma as India's ODI opener

3. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal has gone from strength to strength in his initial phase of his international career. He has phenomenal numbers in the 25 Tests and 23 T20Is he has played so far. He has also ignited the Indian Premier League with his explosive stroke play. However, the management has not considered Jaiswal in the 50-over format as he has played only one ODI so far.

A lot of the times, there has been no valid justification provided for not pushing a player like Jaiswal's case who possesses a List A average of 52.62. The left-handed batter has been picked in the ODI squad for the Australia series.