The twelfth edition of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a> is less than five months away and teams are already preparing hard for the tournament. Some are busy in finalising the squads, some are making strategies to keep the players fit while some are trying to fill up all the blanks before taking the field in the mega event.

Since, the tournament would be featuring ten teams, placed in a single group, the fitness of players will be challenged to a large extent. Each team will get to play nine matches alongside a couple of warm-up games in the almost six-week-long event. So each team should have a back-up plan for their crucial players so that if somebody gets injured, he could be replaced immediately.

In this article, we look at the three <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> batsmen who can be a back-up for the skipper, Virat Kohli if he gets injured during the World Cup.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-216827" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-hundred.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill hundred" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Punjab-born cricketer has been making large strides since his dream reign in 2018 U-19 World Cup. He finished the tournament scoring 418 runs at an excellent average of 104.50, helping India lift the title. The 19-year-old then continued his prime run for Punjab in both Vijay Hazare Trophy as well as the Ranji Trophy.

Gill was recently rewarded for his consistency in domestic cricket as he debuted for India in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-unhappy-over-mithali-rajs-exclusion-in-the-first-t20i-against-new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> ODI series. However, he couldn&#8217;t make much in the first two matches but could well serve as a back-up for Virat Kohli if he gets injured during World Cup. Mostly, because the youngster has a plenty of experience while batting at the top. He even batted at number three for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in the U-19 World Cup.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-276409" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mayank-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Mayank Agarwal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-276409" class="wp-caption-text">Mayank Agarwal of India A. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Mayank Agarwal is another such batsman who could come into the action if Virat Kohli faces any interruption during the mega World Cup. The Karnataka-born cricketer recently made his international debut against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/extras-top-score-australia-womens-domestic-game-as-south-australia-get-bowled-out-for-10-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> and impressed one and all with his flamboyant display of batting in the tough Aussie conditions.

The 27-year-old made his way to the Indian Test team after some astonishing domestic figures. Agarwal usually opens the innings but can surely play at the number 3 position. He averages 50 in first-class cricket and 49 in List-A cricket, which surely defines how consistent he has been with the bat.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-273942" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shreyas-Iyer.jpg" alt="Shreyas Iyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-273942" class="wp-caption-text">Shreyas Iyer of India. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Shreyas Iyer is one of the highly ranked youngsters doing the rounds. The Mumbai-based cricketer has already appeared for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2019-1st-t20i-statistical-highlights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in 6 ODIs and T20Is each. Apart from his excellent List-A numbers, the right-handed batsman owns really appreciable ODI stats as well. He has scored 210 runs in 6 ODIs at an average of 42 while amassing over 2600 List-A runs in 70 matches.

Iyer was recently named the captain of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/steve-smith-eyes-world-cup-through-ipl-route-even-as-uncertainty-looms-over-his-fitness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> franchise, Delhi Capitals for 2019 as the youngster has the experience of leading Mumbai in domestic cricket. Meanwhile, he could well be a good back-up option if the Indian captain injures himself in the World Cup. Shreyas can also bowl good leg-breaks, which would surely be a bonus for the Men in Blue, in case he is required.

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The twelfth edition of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a> is less than five months away and teams are already preparing hard for the tournament. Some are busy in finalising the squads, some are making strategies to keep the players fit while some are trying to fill up all the blanks before taking the field in the mega event.
Since, the tournament would be featuring ten teams, placed in a single group, the fitness of players will be challenged to a large extent. Each team will get to play nine matches alongside a couple of warm-up games in the almost six-week-long event. So each team should have a back-up plan for their crucial players so that if somebody gets injured, he could be replaced immediately.
In this article, we look at the three <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> batsmen who can be a back-up for the skipper, Virat Kohli if he gets injured during the World Cup.
<h3>Shubman Gill</h3>
<figure id="attachment_216827" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-216827" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-hundred.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill hundred" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Punjab-born cricketer has been making large strides since his dream reign in 2018 U-19 World Cup. He finished the tournament scoring 418 runs at an excellent average of 104.50, helping India lift the title. The 19-year-old then continued his prime run for Punjab in both Vijay Hazare Trophy as well as the Ranji Trophy.
Gill was recently rewarded for his consistency in domestic cricket as he debuted for India in the recently concluded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-unhappy-over-mithali-rajs-exclusion-in-the-first-t20i-against-new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> ODI series. However, he couldn’t make much in the first two matches but could well serve as a back-up for Virat Kohli if he gets injured during World Cup. Mostly, because the youngster has a plenty of experience while batting at the top. He even batted at number three for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in the U-19 World Cup.

<h3>Mayank Agarwal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_276409" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-276409" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-276409" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mayank-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Mayank Agarwal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-276409" class="wp-caption-text">Mayank Agarwal of India A. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mayank Agarwal is another such batsman who could come into the action if Virat Kohli faces any interruption during the mega World Cup. The Karnataka-born cricketer recently made his international debut against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/extras-top-score-australia-womens-domestic-game-as-south-australia-get-bowled-out-for-10-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> and impressed one and all with his flamboyant display of batting in the tough Aussie conditions.
The 27-year-old made his way to the Indian Test team after some astonishing domestic figures. Agarwal usually opens the innings but can surely play at the number 3 position. He averages 50 in first-class cricket and 49 in List-A cricket, which surely defines how consistent he has been with the bat.

<h3>Shreyas Iyer</h3>
<figure id="attachment_273942" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-273942" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-273942" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shreyas-Iyer.jpg" alt="Shreyas Iyer" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-273942" class="wp-caption-text">Shreyas Iyer of India. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Shreyas Iyer is one of the highly ranked youngsters doing the rounds. The Mumbai-based cricketer has already appeared for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2019-1st-t20i-statistical-highlights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in 6 ODIs and T20Is each. Apart from his excellent List-A numbers, the right-handed batsman owns really appreciable ODI stats as well. He has scored 210 runs in 6 ODIs at an average of 42 while amassing over 2600 List-A runs in 70 matches.
Iyer was recently named the captain of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/steve-smith-eyes-world-cup-through-ipl-route-even-as-uncertainty-looms-over-his-fitness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> franchise, Delhi Capitals for 2019 as the youngster has the experience of leading Mumbai in domestic cricket. Meanwhile, he could well be a good back-up option if the Indian captain injures himself in the World Cup. Shreyas can also bowl good leg-breaks, which would surely be a bonus for the Men in Blue, in case he is required.
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The twelfth edition of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Cup</a> is less than five months away and teams are already preparing hard for the tournament. Some are busy in finalising the squads, some are making strategies to keep the players fit while some are trying to fill up all the blanks before taking the field in the mega event.
Since, the tournament would be featuring ten teams, placed in a single group, the fitness of players will be challenged to a large extent. Each team will get to play nine matches alongside a couple of warm-up games in the almost six-week-long event. So each team should have a back-up plan for their crucial players so that if somebody gets injured, he could be replaced immediately.
In this article, we look at the three <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian</a> batsmen who can be a back-up for the skipper, Virat Kohli if he gets injured during the World Cup.
<h3>Shubman Gill</h3>
<figure id="attachment_216827" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-216827" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-216827" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill-hundred.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill hundred" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-216827" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Punjab-born cricketer has been making large strides since his dream reign in 2018 U-19 World Cup. He finished the tournament scoring 418 runs at an excellent average of 104.50, helping India lift the title. The 19-year-old then continued his prime run for Punjab in both Vijay Hazare Trophy as well as the Ranji Trophy.
Gill was recently rewarded for his consistency in domestic cricket as he debuted for India in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-unhappy-over-mithali-rajs-exclusion-in-the-first-t20i-against-new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New Zealand</a> ODI series. However, he couldn&#8217;t make much in the first two matches but could well serve as a back-up for Virat Kohli if he gets injured during World Cup. Mostly, because the youngster has a plenty of experience while batting at the top. He even batted at number three for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-shastri-doesnt-want-passengers-in-indias-world-cup-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in the U-19 World Cup.

<h3>Mayank Agarwal</h3>
<figure id="attachment_276409" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-276409" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-276409" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Mayank-Agarwal-1.jpg" alt="Mayank Agarwal" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-276409" class="wp-caption-text">Mayank Agarwal of India A. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Mayank Agarwal is another such batsman who could come into the action if Virat Kohli faces any interruption during the mega World Cup. The Karnataka-born cricketer recently made his international debut against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/extras-top-score-australia-womens-domestic-game-as-south-australia-get-bowled-out-for-10-runs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia</a> and impressed one and all with his flamboyant display of batting in the tough Aussie conditions.
The 27-year-old made his way to the Indian Test team after some astonishing domestic figures. Agarwal usually opens the innings but can surely play at the number 3 position. He averages 50 in first-class cricket and 49 in List-A cricket, which surely defines how consistent he has been with the bat.

<h3>Shreyas Iyer</h3>
<figure id="attachment_273942" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-273942" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-273942" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shreyas-Iyer.jpg" alt="Shreyas Iyer" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-273942" class="wp-caption-text">Shreyas Iyer of India. (Photo by Richard Huggard/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Shreyas Iyer is one of the highly ranked youngsters doing the rounds. The Mumbai-based cricketer has already appeared for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-vs-india-2019-1st-t20i-statistical-highlights/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India</a> in 6 ODIs and T20Is each. Apart from his excellent List-A numbers, the right-handed batsman owns really appreciable ODI stats as well. He has scored 210 runs in 6 ODIs at an average of 42 while amassing over 2600 List-A runs in 70 matches.
Iyer was recently named the captain of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/steve-smith-eyes-world-cup-through-ipl-route-even-as-uncertainty-looms-over-his-fitness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL</a> franchise, Delhi Capitals for 2019 as the youngster has the experience of leading Mumbai in domestic cricket. Meanwhile, he could well be a good back-up option if the Indian captain injures himself in the World Cup. Shreyas can also bowl good leg-breaks, which would surely be a bonus for the Men in Blue, in case he is required.
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3 batsmen who can be a back-up for Virat Kohli if he gets injured during World Cup 2019

World Cup | In this article, we look at the three Indian batsmen who can be a back-up for the skipper, Virat Kohli if he gets injured during the