The Rajasthan Royals were truly one of the best sides in the IPL 2022, having displayed tremendous amount of improvement in comparison to their previous few seasons. The team though lost to Gujarat Titans in the final and couldn't lift the trophy, it's no doubt that they were no less than any other side this season.&nbsp;



The team displayed quality performances in all the departments as almost each and every key player in the squad performed miraculously well and catapulted the team's fortune to the highest level. The team management at first did an excellent job during the mega auctions ahead of the start of the season as the drafted in several quality players to strengthen their squad.&nbsp;



The inclusion of players like Trent Boult, Yuzwendra Chahal and others proved to be superbly advantageous for the side. Both the orange and the purple cap were taken away by the players from this team as Jos Buttler amassed runs for fun while Yuzwendra chahal was the leading wicket taker this season.&nbsp;



Admit a little bit of disappointment of not being able to win the IPL this season, the team will surely be looking to make the impossible happen next year with a greater amount of determination.



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<h2>Rajasthan Royals: Prediction for IPL 2023</h2>



Rajasthan Royals no doubt have made a mark in the recent season after finishing 2nd in the points table during the group stages and narrowly missing out on the trophy. The team will still be able to bank on a dozen positives which they have achieved this season through the wonderful performances of all their players.?



Rajasthan Royals seemed complete in all departments as the betters seemed to be in great touch and the bowlers also did an extremely good job in most of the matches. The only thing which the management will be looking for is a quality finisher with the bat lower down the order, in the mini auction ahead of IPL 2023. With all plans going accordingly the team will be one of the favourites to lift the trophy next year for sure.



<h2>Rajasthan Royals: Possible Squad for IPL 2023</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Role</td><td>Price</td></tr><tr><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>Batsman/Wicket-keeper</td><td>14 Crore</td></tr><tr><td>Jos Buttler</td><td>Batsman</td><td>10 Crore</td></tr><tr><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>Batsman</td><td>4 Crore</td></tr><tr><td>R. Ashwin</td><td>Bowler</td><td>5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Trent Boult</td><td>Bowler</td><td>8 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Shimron Hetmyer</td><td>Batsman</td><td>8.5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Devdutt Padikkal</td><td>Batsman</td><td>7.75 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>All-rounders</td><td>3.8 crore</td></tr><tr><td>KC Cariappa</td><td>Bowler</td><td>30 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Prasidh Krishna</td><td>Bowler</td><td>10 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Yuzvendra Chahal</td><td>Bowler</td><td>6.5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Navdeep Saini</td><td>Bowler</td><td>2.6 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Obed McCoy</td><td>Bowler</td><td>75 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Anunay Singh</td><td>All-rounders</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Kuldeep Sen</td><td>Bowler</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Karun Nair</td><td>Batsman</td><td>1.4 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Dhruv Jurel</td><td>Batsman/Wicket-keeper</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Tejas Baroka</td><td>Bowler</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Kuldip Yadav</td><td>Bowler</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Shubham Garhwal</td><td>All-rounders</td><td>20 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham</td><td>All-rounders</td><td>1.5 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Coulter-Nile</td><td>Bowlers</td><td>2 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Rassie van der Dussen</td><td>Batsman</td><td>1 crore</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell</td><td>Batsman</td><td>75 lakh</td></tr><tr><td>Benny Howell</td><td>All-Rounder</td><td>40 lakh</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2>Rajasthan Royals: Tentative Schedule for IPL 2023</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Match No</td><td>Match Centre</td><td>Date</td><td>Day</td><td>Time (IST)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SRH vs RR</td><td>March 29, 2023</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>MCA Stadium, Pune</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>MI vs RR</td><td>April 2, 2023</td><td>Saturday</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>RR vs RCB</td><td>April 5, 2023</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Wankhede Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>20</td><td>RR vs LSG</td><td>April 10, 2023</td><td>Sunday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wankhede_Stadium">Wankhede Stadium</a></td></tr><tr><td>24</td><td>RR vs GT</td><td>April 14, 2023</td><td>Thursday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>30</td><td>RR vs KKR</td><td>April 18, 2023</td><td>Monday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne ? CCI</td></tr><tr><td>34</td><td>DC vs RR</td><td>April 22, 2023</td><td>Friday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>MCA Stadium, Pune</td></tr><tr><td>39</td><td>RCB vs RR</td><td>April 26, 2023</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>MCA Stadium, Pune</td></tr><tr><td>44</td><td>RR vs MI</td><td>April 30, 2023</td><td>Saturday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>47</td><td>KKR vs RR</td><td>May 2, 2023</td><td>Monday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Wankhede Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>52</td><td>PBKS vs RR</td><td>May 7, 2023</td><td>Saturday</td><td>3:30 PM</td><td>Wankhede Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>58</td><td>RR vs DC</td><td>May 11, 2023</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>DY Patil Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>63</td><td>LSG vs RR</td><td>May 15, 2023</td><td>Sunday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne ? CCI</td></tr><tr><td>68</td><td>RR vs CSK</td><td>May 20, 2023</td><td>Friday</td><td>7:30 PM</td><td>Brabourne ? CCI&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Rajasthan Royals: Possible Playing XI for IPL 2023</h2>



Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (captain and wk), Riyan Parag, Devdutt Padikkal, James Neesham / Rassie van der Dussen, R Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen.



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IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals (RR) IPL 2023 Predicted Squad, Playing XI, Schedule and Prediction

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The TATA IPL 2023 fever has started to settle in. The buzz around the tournament is increasing day by day. Talking about the Royals, they are one team that made an early impact on the league and then went dormant for many seasons. In the TATA IPL 2022, they came back to rise and ended as runners-up. But when do they have another dream season? Will Sanju Samson and his men manage to take the final step and get their hands on the title? Here is a look:&nbsp;



<h2>Strengths of the Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</h2>



The strength of the Rajasthan Royals is in the top 4. These batters are polished and are international-level batters. Jos Butler is the biggest name among them but the other three are top domestic Indian batters. Devdutt Padikkal may have had a decent domestic season but that doesn?t overshadow his class. If the opposition wants to stand a chance in front of them, they have to find a way to deal with the top 4. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/devdutt-padikkal-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-90093"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">DDP was looking solid in the TATA IPL 2021 season. He needs to pick the same form this season for the Rajasthan Royals. IMG SRC: RCB</figcaption></figure>



Their bowling is the best in the TATA IPL 2023 on paper. They have experience and youth together. The spin combination of Ashwin and Chahal looked good but they have managed to get Zampa in the mix too.&nbsp;



<h2>Weakness of the Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;</h2>



There are no evident weaknesses in the team. But they do not have a big all-rounder who is known to finish games. Mumbai had Kieron Pollard and now has Tim David, Punjab Kings have Sam Curran, the Knight Riders have Russell and the Gujarat Titans have Hardik Pandya in TATA IPL 2023. The Royals do not have such a player. They will have to give them opportunities to Holder to check if he fits this bill. Last season they had James Neesham as an option.&nbsp;



<h2>Opportunities for the Rajasthan Royals in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



There are many opportunities. The Indian team is looking for left-handed openers. Ishan Kishan is having a rough patch in T20Is and the spot is always going to be open as the team likes to evolve. So, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal, both can audition for that position. Another opportunity for Sanju Samson to get some game time after recovery and before coming to international cricket.&nbsp;



<h2>Threats for the Rajasthan Royals in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Adam-Zampa-1024x575.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-98483"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The presence of Adam Zampa looks like a "Too many cooks spoil the broth" situation. IMG SRC: CA.</figcaption></figure>



There are not many threats as such. Their team has backup options too. But their backups don?t look that effective. If Butler is unfortunately injured, they will have to play Joe Root. Will Root be an ideal replacement in T20 cricket? Also, they might have to manage Butler?s workload as he will be playing the Ashes post the TATA IPL 2023. They can have a problem of plenty in bowling. And ?too many cooks spoil the broth.? They have to choose between top domestic pacers like Krishna, Kuldeep Sen, and Navdeep Saini.&nbsp;



<h2>The Squad of the Rajasthan Royals for the TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



Sanju Samson (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jos Buttler, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Sen, Kuldip Yadav, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, KC Cariappa, Jason Holder, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Adam Zampa, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Akash Vashisht, Abdul P A, Joe Root.&nbsp;



Expected Playing XI:&nbsp;



Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Butler (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, R Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult.&nbsp;



Schedule of the Rajasthan Royals:&nbsp;



The schedule of the TATA IPL 2023 is yet to be released. Hence the precise schedule of the Rajasthan Royals hasn?t been formed. &nbsp;



<h2>Predictions for the Rajasthan Royals in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



The prediction is that the team may end at number 6 or number 5 in the table. They have a squad that has the potential to win the league. But they may not click together as a team. This has been the case with the Rajasthan Royals post the inaugural season. The team chemistry is absent. If the management works on building that family feeling or bond, things may change. Ravi Ashwin will be the leading wicket-taker and Sanju Samson will score the most runs for the Rajasthan Royals. &nbsp;



<h2>X-Factor Players:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-Trent-Boult.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-67207"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Since leaving the international scene, Boult has been freelancing in the T20 leagues. IMG SRC: NZC.</figcaption></figure>



Trent Boult hasn?t played much in India as he has been left out of the central contract of New Zealand cricket. But there aren?t many left-arm pacers better than him. He has moved to free-lance cricket and that has added immense value to his resume. The experience that he has taken in the past year is invaluable. He will bother the right-handed openers. Another X-Factor player who will go under the radar is Shimron Hetmyer. He is the finisher for the team and bats with a strike rate of 192 in the last 5 overs. &nbsp;



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TATA IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals&nbsp;Best SWOT Analysis, Schedule, Top Preview, Predictions, Squads, Playing XI.&nbsp;

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RCB fans are crazy, aren’t they? While the BCCI is working with the IPL administration team to finalize the IPL 2025 schedule, we’ve been busy discussing what could be the possible combinations of the playing XI for the best RCB team, based on the pitch and opponent strengths.
Let’s first take a look at the full squad. Then, we’ll explore the Balanced XI, Spin-Heavy XI, and Pace-Dominant XI combinations. Finally, we’ll determine the best possible playing XI for RCB in IPL 2025.
So, friends, what do you say—shall we get started?

<h3>RCB Full Squad for IPL 2025</h3>
<table border="1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th>Player Name</th>
<th>Role</th>
<th>Price</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Virat Kohli</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>Retained</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajat Patidar</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>Retained</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yash Dayal</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>Retained</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Liam Livingstone</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹8.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Phil Salt</td>
<td>Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td>₹11.50 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jitesh Sharma</td>
<td>Wicketkeeper-Batsman</td>
<td>₹11 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Hazlewood</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹12.50 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rasikh Dar</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹6 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Suyash Sharma</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹2.60 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Krunal Pandya</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹5.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹10.75 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Swapnil Singh</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹50 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim David</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹3 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Romario Shepherd</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹1.50 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nuwan Thushara</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹1.60 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manoj Bhandage</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jacob Bethell</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹2.60 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devdutt Padikkal</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>₹2 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Swastik Chhikara</td>
<td>Batsman</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lungi Ngidi</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹1 Crore</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abhinandan Singh</td>
<td>Bowler</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mohit Rathee</td>
<td>All-Rounder</td>
<td>₹30 Lakh</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>Combination 1: Balanced XI</h3>
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (WK), Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
<h3>Combination 2: Spin-Heavy XI</h3>
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Jacob Bethell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar
<h3>Combination 3: Pace-Dominant XI</h3>
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt (WK), Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara
<h2>Best Playing XI for RCB in IPL 2025 [Predicted]</h2>
Virat Kohli Devdutt Padikkal Liam Livingstone Phil Salt (WK) Jitesh Sharma Tim David Krunal Pandya Bhuvneshwar Kumar Josh Hazlewood Yash Dayal Suyash Sharma

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The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground has always been under the scanner, especially when the Indian team plays. During the last Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the fans in Sydney didn't go easy on the Indian players as they made life tough for them. 
During the last Test between India and Australia, Indian players in Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were at the receiving end of racial slurs. The players of the team were abused by the fans, and it turned out to be a big controversy, with Sydney Cricket management banning the particular section of the ground. 
A similar kind of thing unfolded on Day 1 of the ongoing match between India and Australia. Again, a particular section of the crowd came under the radar. The fans were abusing Indian fans in the stadium as they were seen chanting, "Where is your visa?". The video went viral on the internet with many lashing out at fans. 
The people at the Sydney Cricket Ground were also seen booing Indian players as well. They had a go at Virat Kohli and then later Jasprit Bumrah, who was involved in a massive fight with Sam Konstas during the last over of Day 1 of the ongoing Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Coming to the match, Australia started the last day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on a dominating note. The visitors carried their good form and put India under massive pressure at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. The start with the bat didn't go the way India would've wanted as both the openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, were back early. Shubman Gill, who replaced Rohit Sharma, played a decent hand of 20 runs off 64 balls with two boundaries. 
He, along with Virat Kohli (17), added 40 runs for the third wicket. But both the batters couldn't bat for long as India was left tottering at 72 for four. Rishabh Pant (40) batted with great grit and looked solid before he yet again perished to a wild shot. Ravindra Jadeja (26), too, had a start, but he too couldn't get going for long as India was reduced to 148/8. Captain Jasprit Bumrah (22) hit some shots in the end and took the team to a total of 185. 
Australia, in response, lost Usman Khawaja as Jasprit Bumrah bagged his 31st wicket of the series. At stumps, Australia was 9 for one with 176 runs behind.
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<h2>Watch: Australian fans  humiliate Indians at SCG</h2>

The crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground has always been under the scanner, especially when the Indian team plays

Watch: Australian fans humiliating Indians at SCG? Viral video exposes Sydney crowd

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Team India is currently participating in the five-match 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series on Australian soil versus the Mighty Australians. The series is currently led by the Kangaroos, who have a lead of 2-1. 
While the Indians kicked off the BGT series on a positive note, securing a comfortable victory in the Perth Test-Match, they have not been able to replicate that success in the remaining matches of the series. They suffered embarrassing defeats in the Adelaide and Melbourne Test-Matches while the Gabba Test-Match was a rain affected one and ended in a draw. 
The Rohit Sharma-led team fell to a shambolic 184 run defeat verus Pat Cummins and his men in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match and this defeat has made the Men in Blue's chances of qualifying for the WTC Final even more difficult. 
Actually, besides the Indian batters even the bowlers did not live upto expectations except Bumrah. While the Vice-Captain of the Team performed exceptionally well but he turned out to be the lone-warrior with the ball as he didn't get the required support from the other bowlers. 
In the first inning of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, the 29-year-old dismissed four Aussie batters before picking up a fifer in the 2nd inning. This way, he took a total of nine wickets in that match. 
<h2>The other Indian bowlers are not able to support Jasprit Bumrah</h2>
Statistics show that the performance of Bumrah in the history of the World Test Championship (WTC) have been absolutely phenomenal. This fast bowler has trapped many bowlers with his variations and has used countless number of tricks up his sleeve to decieve them but he is just not able to get the required support from the other end. 
In 35 WTC matches, the Indian Vice-Captain has dismissed 155 batters at a remarkable economy of 2.80 and an amazing average of 18.56. He has also dismissed those 155 batters with a strike rate of 39.78.
<h2>Such has been the performance of Jasprit Bumrah in the World Test Championship</h2>
In the 35 matches of the World Test Championship, Jasprit Bumrah has achieved the feat of taking 5 wickets in an innings 10 times. Apart from this, he has taken 4 wickets in an innings 7 times. Cricket experts believe that Jasprit Bumrah did not get the support of other Indian bowlers and that's the reason why the Men in Blue have struggled to dominate the Aussies. 
If Jasprit Bumrah had got the support of other bowlers, then perhaps the path to the World Test Championship would have been easier for the Indian team, but this did not happen. Let us tell you that in the current series against Australia, Jasprit Bumrah has taken 31 wickets at an average of 12.74.
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Jasprit Bumrah of India has performed in an exceptional manner in the World Test Championship (WTC) but despite his remarkable displays with the ball, Team India has struggled to capitalise.

Jasprit Bumrah has amazing stats in the WTC with the ball but still Team India is not able to perform well

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The fifth and final test between India and Australia started on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The first day has completed, but the biggest story is the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. The 37-year-old opted to sit out for the final test, and Jasprit Bumrah led in his absence.
His decision has raised concerns over his future in the Indian test team as he is also going through a very bad phase with the bat. However, according to some media reports, Rohit has played his last test for India at the MCG and might not return in white. The report from Indian Express indicates that selectors are looking beyond Rohit in test cricket.
There are chances that the Indian captain might announce his retirement after the ongoing SCG test. If it happens, India need someone to bat at the top or replace him. Here we will talk about three possible replacements for Rohit Sharma in tests.
<h2>Three Players who can replace Rohit Sharma in whites if he retires after the SCG test</h2>
1. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill started as an opener in tests but shifted to no. 3 after India dropped Cheteshwar Pujara. But his numbers at no. 3 haven't done justice to his decision. India might need someone solid at the top, and Gill presents that technique. He can shift to the top of the order if Rohit retires from tests. He will give India a right-hand and left-hand option at the top with Yashasvi Jaiswal.
2. Abhimanyu Easwaran
Just like many Indian stars, Abhimanyu Easwaran is another name that has been knocking on the door of the Indian test side for the last couple of years now. He has been included in the squad many times but is still looking to get his maiden cap. He is a prolific scorer at the domestic level and is a gifted top-order batter. If given a chance, he can be a solid top-order batter. India can groom him into a good option to replace Rohit Sharma.
3. Nitish Kumar Reddy
This could be an out-of-the-box choice, but Nitish Kumar Reddy has certainly shown great composure for India in the ongoing BGT series. He has scored 294 runs at an average of 42 and is the third highest scorer in the series. He has shown that he has good technique to handle the bounce and pace. Currently, Reddy batting at no. 8 is not ideal for a talented batter like him. Just like Sam Konstas for Australia, he can be a fearless top-order batter if given a chance.

Rohit Sharma was dropped from the playing XI for the fifth and final test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

3 Players who can replace Rohit Sharma at the top if he announces his retirement after the SCG Test

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While all the attention has been going towards Rohit Sharma, the retirement of Virat Kohli might be closer than expected. The reports in Indian Express and PTI have suggested that time is ticking for the senior India batter in the longest format of the game. 
Rohit Sharma getting dropped from the Indian XI for the Sydney Test meant that the captain is no longer in the scheme of things in Tests. However, the report in Indian Express stated that Virat Kohli too might be at the helm of tough things when India is set to undergo transition. 
<h2>Selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will be sitting with Virat Kohli after the ongoing Sydney Test to discuss his future</h2>
It is learned that the selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar will be sitting with Virat Kohli after the ongoing Sydney Test to discuss his future. The premier batter has also been going through a rough patch of form and has struggled to score runs, getting out in similar fashion again and again to the balls outside off. 
In the other section of news, reported by PTI, it is learned that Virat Kohli's lean patch of form is making it very difficult for the Ajit Agarkar-led national selection committee to pick him for the England series. India will be playing a five-match series in England later this year, which will mark the new WTC cycle. 
The reports claimed that Virat Kohli had already made the decision to retire at the Oval after the fifth Test against England. However, his ambitions are all set to face a massive setback. This means that the premier batter might be told that he is no longer in plans for the next cycle of the World Test Championship. 
It is also learned that the only senior who will be in plans for the next cycle of the World Test Championship is Ravindra Jadeja. The all-rounder has proved his worth again and again, and there is no chance of removing him from the Test team any time soon as selectors believe there is not much better than him at the moment. 
Coming to Virat Kohli, the India batter has struggled to get going in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The right-hander hit a solid century in the first match at the Perth, and after that, things have been quite tough for him. The premier batter has been getting out to balls outside off.
Virat Kohli faced the same fate in the ongoing Sydney Test. He got out to Scott Boland as he yet again poked at the ball outside off. The batter will have another opportunity in the next innings, and it's fair to say if he fails to get going in the next innings, then it might be curtains for him in the longest format of the game.
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While all the attention has been going towards Rohit Sharma, the retirement of Virat Kohli might be closer than expected.