Ahead of the ODI series against England, Team India captain Shubman Gill participated in a press conference. He faced questions about…
1/5Ishan Kishan, 28, has had a mixed outing on the current England tour but has shown great promise recently. As a left-handed opener and wicketkeeper, he is a notable candidate to succeed Rohit Sharma in the ODI lineup, having tallied seven half-centuries and two centuries in 31 ODIs. His adaptability may have hindered his performance, with the team shifting his batting position despite him excelling as an opener. FILE PHOTO: July 4, 2026, Ishan Kishan in action during the Second T20 International against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain. Source: Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
2/5Ruturaj Gaikwad, 29, has seen limited opportunities with the Indian squad not due to his performance but rather team dynamics. He boasts a fifty and a century in just eight ODI innings (from nine matches) as an opener. FILE PHOTO: May 15, 2026, Gaikwad strikes a four for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in the capital of Uttar Pradesh. REUTERS/Stringer
3/5Yashasvi Jaiswal, at 24, boasts a superior ODI record compared to senior players Ishan Kishan and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite having just two centuries in six ODIs, he brings undeniable talent and potential cultivated at Rajasthan Royals, with admiration from coach Gautam Gambhir. His performance in Tests reinforces his claim for the opening spot in ODIs alongside Shubman Gill. FILE PHOTO: May 19, 2026, Jaiswal competing against Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Source: REUTERS/Sharafat Ali
4/5Sai Sudarshan’s recent domestic performance has garnered attention. The ODI format appears to suit his style, having already received a Test call-up for Team India, making him a viable candidate to replace Rohit Sharma as an opener in ODIs. FILE PHOTO: April 9, 2025, Sai Sudarshan of Gujarat Titans facing a Rajasthan Royals bowler for a boundary at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India. Source: REUTERS/Amit Dave
5/5Abhishek Sharma’s name has also surfaced as a possible replacement for Rohit Sharma in the ODI setup. He has established himself in the T20 format, and with his batting approach, he could be a suitable fit for an ODI role if selected. FILE PHOTO: July 1, 2026, India’s Abhishek Sharma capturing four runs in action. Action Images via Reuters/Craig Brough
