Not Shubman Gill but these three Indian players can be potential Virat Kohli replacements in future

When the cricketing demigod Sachin Tendulkar called it quits from the sport, Virat Kohli, who was already constantly making the waves with the bat at that time, gave us a word to the wise that he would be the next Sachin Tendulkar in the making. The cricket experts even predicted that Virat Kohli was going to places and the prediction came true.

Notably, Kohli’s incredible consistency did propel him on the right track, helping him become the best all-format player in the world. Not only did he prove the naysayers wrong time and again but also he shattered several records in his journey.

Case in point, we are certain that Shubman Gill will be immensely successful in future, let’s now learn about the three other Indian players who could be the next big thing in world cricket, like Virat Kohli.

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of India's young crop of cricketers, who has all the tools and ingredients to become a successful asset. The 22-year-old has already shown great signs of improvement in his approach and could be the one leading the light of the new generation.

While he is yet to make a debut in the ODIs, he has been pretty impressive in Tests and T20Is, mustering 411 and 502 runs respectively. He averages 45.2 in Tests including 1 century and 2 fifties whereas he slammed 1 century and 4 fifties in the truncated version of the game.

2. Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma has drawn attention for his batting technique, calmness and temperament, indicating him as a promising prospect for the future of Indian cricket. The 21-year-old is known for his potential to play both spin and pace with ease, making him a versatile breed. He has made 4 appearances in ODIs and 16 appearances in T20Is.

His ODI career might not have kicked off as well as he hoped. On the other end of the spectrum, the Hyderabad-born has done pretty well in T20Is, scoring 336 runs including 2 fifties at a strike rate of 139.4. If he gets consistent backing and apt developmental opportunities, it augments the chances of significantly impacting his growth as a cricketer.

3. Sai Sudharsan

'Hard work’ - a seemingly heartening phrase that has followed Sai Sudharsan like a shadow. He rose through the ranks in domestic cricket, courtesy of his compelling and consistent performances. He started to grab the headlines for his gritty performances at Gujarat Titans in the IPL, scoring 507 runs in 13 appearances at an average of 46.1 including 4 fifties, including a staggering 96 against CSK in the IPL 2023 final.

The young lad who has played 3 ODIs for India, scored 127 runs at an average of 63.5 including 2 fifties. He has used the opportunities to better effect and it’s up to the national selectors to unearth Sai Sudharsan’s full potential. If backed and nurtured well, the 22-year-old could be the next big thing in Indian cricket.