2022 has been a unique year in the history of Indian cricket. The Indian cricket team has played so much cricket that the BCCI has regularly given breaks to all players, and there has been a constant need of a replacement in almost every department. Eight players have captained India this year already.
Another department where the Men in Blue have used eight different players is that of the opening batters. In this listicle now, we will look at the eight players who have opened the innings for the Indian T20I side this year in the shortest format of the game.
1. Ishan Kishan has opened for India
Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has made impressive starts at the top while opening the innings. He was the primary opener for the series against the South African cricket team at home.
2. Captain of India – Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is the primary opener of the team in the shortest format of the game. He will open the innings in Asia Cup and ICC T20 World Cup as well.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad
IPL 2021 Orange Cap winner Ruturaj Gaikwad opened for the team in the home series against the South African cricket team. However, he could not make much of an impact.
4. Sanju Samson has opened for India
Another wicket-keeper batter to feature on this list is Sanju Samson. The Rajasthan Royals captain smashed a fifty while opening against the Ireland cricket team.
5. Deepak Hooda
During the same Ireland tour, all-rounder Deepak Hooda received an opportunity to open the innings as well. He has been a regular member of the team this year.
6. Rishabh Pant has opened for India
Rishabh Pant opened with Rohit Sharma in the T20I series against the England cricket team. It looks like he may open the innings in the future.
7. Suryakumar Yadav
The team management raised many eyebrows when they sent Suryakumar Yadav to open the innings against the West Indies cricket team. Many cricket experts were not happy with the decision because Yadav is a middle-order player.
8. Shreyas Iyer
Yesterday, in the fifth T20I of the series against the West Indies cricket team, Shreyas Iyer opened the innings and smashed a fifty for the Men in Blue.
