Young left-handed batter, Sai Sudharsan, made his Test debut in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar trophy against England.
With a stellar IPL run, including a final knock of 96 for the Gujarat Titans, he’s a talented top-order option for India’s ODI future and a reliable player at the No.3 position. He could give a solid left-handed option in the Indian team in the 2027 ODI World Cup.
A domestic stalwart, Rajat Patidar led RCB to their maiden IPL title in 2025.
Being a game-changer in both white-ball and red-ball, he is a suitable calm middle-order batter and an ideal replacement if Kohli steps away before 2027.
Tilak Varma has been brilliant for Mumbai Indians and India in T20Is.
His abilities and aggressive approach make him a strong middle-order contender for the 2027 mega-event.