Shreyas Iyer will not be a part of the ODI series against South Africa. It will be a big blow for Team India. Here, we take a look at the list of three players who can replace Shreyas Iyer for the South Africa ODI series.
While ensuring that India wins the series, the management will also have to groom youngsters for the future. Hence, this is a good opportunity to start preparing one more player for a middle-order role in the ODIs.
1) Rishabh Pant
It has been a while since Pant played ODIs. However, let alone returning, Pant could even captain the side. With Gill missing out, only Pant and KL Rahul look likely to captain the side.
2) Tilak Varma can replace Shreyas Iyer in the ODI squad
He is a more sensible option to try at No.4. Tilak has the game to excel in the role. For India in T20Is, he has been very good, and the management will hope that he can carry forward the form to this series.
3) Ruturaj Gaikwad
It is his List A form that could help Ruturaj land a spot on the Indian side. Yes, he is an opener, but he is not inexperienced for a role in the middle-order. Hence, he is on this list.
