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Ind vs Eng: When Virat Kohli replaced Sachin Tendulkar at number four, the circumstances were different. At that time, apart from Kohli, options like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were also present. But now the situation is different.
Which batsman will replace Virat Kohli at number four
Highlights
- How many contenders to play at number 4 instead of Virat Kohli
- Shubman Gill natural candidate, but who is at number three?
- Sarfaraz Khan, Karun Nair and KL Rahul are also monitored
New Delhi: The number four position in the Indian Test team is a historic place. While batting at number four, Sachin Tendulkar put a lot of centuries, then Virat took responsibility for this position. The responsibility of handling 25,151 runs, 51 centuries and 36 years of legacy is not an easy task at all. Shubman Gill is the natural successor to play at number four, who is the most promising in the youth brigade. As a potential captain and a great future player, he fits into this profile.
The puzzle of ‘third’ will be entangled in the number four affair
If Gill, who is currently playing at number three, is shifted to the fourth position, then the team management will also have to find his replacement. This slot also has less options. But if Gill stays at number three, then the team management will have trouble to fill the place of Kohli. Let’s look at the possible contenders for number four.
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1. Shubman Gill: Box seat
Shubman Gill is a perfect option to play on the fourth position, but this decision may also depend on whether the team can find a suitable batsman for number 3, or not, which is Gill’s favorite place.
2. KL Rahul: ideal option
If India had a strong contender for the opening, Rahul could have been launched at number four, but since Rohit Sharma’s departure, the role of the salute batting in England has emerged as a big concern. Rahul’s experience and success in England can give him a chance to open.
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3. Karun Nair: Trump Card Options
After the India A team, if Karun Nair gets a place in the main team, then he can stake his claim on this position. He can bat anywhere in the top-5. Along with incredible experience, tremendous form in domestic cricket is also with him.
4. Sarfaraz Khan: External candidate
His entry into Test cricket from domestic cricket has been great. His best performance in Test has been at number four. In the Mumbai team, he has played many long innings on this position. They just need to trust the selectors and associate staff.
