The Indian cricket team will tour Australia after IPL 2020 ends. This tour will be India&#8217;s first international cricket tour since March. Virat Kohli&#8217;s men had paid a visit to New Zealand earlier this year, where they blanked the hosts 5-0 in the T20I series. Unfortunately, the Men in Blue could not win a single match after that as the Kiwis whitewashed them in the ODIs and the Tests.

Talking about the Test series, the Indian batsmen have struggled to perform well in the overseas conditions. India&#8217;s highest score in the Tests against New Zealand was 242 runs, which solidifies the claim. Still, Virat Kohli&#8217;s consistency and some solid performances from the other batsmen helped the Indian team record a historic Test series.

The Indian skipper is expected to lead the team from the front again. But he will miss the last three Test matches to be with his wife Anushka Sharma as the couple is expected its first baby early in January. BCCI has granted Kohli the paternity leave and he will return to India after the first Test in Adelaide. In that case, the team will have to look for the possible replacement for their regular skipper at number 4.

Here are five players who can replace Virat Kohli in the Test line-up:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395424" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395424" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)</figcaption>

21-year-old <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/google-search-shows-sara-tendulkar-as-shubman-gills-wife-heres-the-reason-why/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shubman Gill</a> was an integral part of the Kolkata Knight Riders team in IPL 2020. The right-handed batsman was the highest run-getter for the 2-time IPL winners. He amassed 440 runs in 14 matches and was one of the most consistent players in the competition this year.

The Punjab-based player has not played much international cricket for India. Despite being a part of the Indian squad in multiple series, Gill has played only two ODIs, scoring 16 runs at a strike rate of 50. The selectors have named him in the Test squad for the Australian tour.

Gill could be a decent replacement for Virat Kohli. The top-order batsman has played 21 first-class matches, where he has aggregated 2,133 runs at an average of 73.55. His highest score of 268 shows that he has the capability to play a marathon knock in the longest format of the game.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-298627" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-shot.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298627" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Another batsman who had a magnificent IPL 2020 season in the United Arab Emirates, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kl-rahuls-special-birthday-wish-for-rumoured-girlfriend-athiya-shetty-is-trending/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KL Rahul</a> is the most likely candidate to take Virat Kohli&#8217;s number four position if the Indian skipper returns home. The Karnataka-born player is in the form of his life right now.

He had played an instrumental role in India&#8217;s 5-0 T20I series win over New Zealand. Rahul followed that up with some phenomenal performances as a middle-order batsman in the ODIs. The right-handed batsman is the number one contender to win the Orange Cap in the IPL 2020.

Speaking of his numbers in Test cricket, Rahul had made his debut against Australia at MCG in 2014. He has played 60 Test innings, amassing 2006 runs at an average of 34.59. It is noteworthy that the 28-year-old has not played a single inning at number 4 for India in Tests. Still, his form makes him a top candidate to replace Kohli.

3. Rohit Sharma

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-303566" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-6.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303566" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-is-not-comfortable-at-the-moment-to-bowl-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a> is the only batsman on this list who was not present in the Indian Test squad but was added recently. He was left out controversially from all the squads due to injury. But after playing a couple of matches for Mumbai Indians, Rohit has now been added to Test team but rested from ODIs and T20Is.

The right-handed batsman had a fantastic outing in the whites last year during the home season. He dominated the opposition teams along with Mayank Agarwal. Unfortunately, he picked up injury before the ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand. As a result, the visitors faced many troubles in that series.

In the absence of Virat Kohli, the team management might look to have an experienced option at number four. Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal could open the innings, with Cheteshwar Pujara at number 3. Rohit, who has two centuries and a double hundred in his last six Test innings, can back them up at number four.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349646" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365273.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption-text">Hanuma Vihari of India. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Hanuma Vihari was a crucial member of the Indian squad that won the Test series against Australia in 2018-19. The right-handed batsman featured in three matches of that ICC World Test Championship series, scoring 111 runs for the team. Since he had played only a solitary Test before the Australian tour, one can say that it was a decent performance by Vihari.

Heading into the upcoming Australian tour, Vihari has much experience under his belt. He impressed the fans with his performances in the West Indies, while he scored a half-century at the Hagley Oval versus New Zealand. Vihari could form a solid combination with Cheteshwar Pujara and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-hopeful-of-making-white-ball-comeback-for-team-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ajinkya Rahane</a> in the middle order.

Since he has played a few Tests on the Australian pitches, Vihari would have a clear idea of the conditions now. Replacing Virat Kohli will be a massive challenge from the 27-year-old from Andhra. But his 6,860 first-class runs show that he can live up to the challenge.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-298034" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-wicket.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298034" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Gettyimages)</figcaption>

Rishabh Pant has let the fans down with his performances in 2020. He lost his place in the limited overs team to KL Rahul, however, it is likely that Pant will get to feature in India&#8217;s first-choice Test XI for the Australian tour. The youngster rather might end up playing at number four.

The fans should note that the left-handed batsman had scored a century during the last tour of Australia. His batting performances played a major role in India&#8217;s historic series win. Also, his banters with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sheffield-shield-2020-21-tim-paine-incredibly-stumps-centurion-nick-larkin-off-a-pacer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tim Paine</a> showed that he can dominate the Aussies in their own game.

Pant is a youngster who can become the next big thing in world cricket if groomed properly. The Delhi Capitals backed him a lot in IPL 2020. His performances have been improving, and a top-quality show could be expected from Pant if he gets a chance at number four Down Under.

The Indian cricket team will tour Australia after IPL 2020 ends. This tour will be India’s first international cricket tour since March. Virat Kohli’s men had paid a visit to New Zealand earlier this year, where they blanked the hosts 5-0 in the T20I series. Unfortunately, the Men in Blue could not win a single match after that as the Kiwis whitewashed them in the ODIs and the Tests.
Talking about the Test series, the Indian batsmen have struggled to perform well in the overseas conditions. India’s highest score in the Tests against New Zealand was 242 runs, which solidifies the claim. Still, Virat Kohli’s consistency and some solid performances from the other batsmen helped the Indian team record a historic Test series.
The Indian skipper is expected to lead the team from the front again. But he will miss the last three Test matches to be with his wife Anushka Sharma as the couple is expected its first baby early in January. BCCI has granted Kohli the paternity leave and he will return to India after the first Test in Adelaide. In that case, the team will have to look for the possible replacement for their regular skipper at number 4.
<h3>Here are five players who can replace Virat Kohli in the Test line-up:</h3>
<h3>1. Shubman Gill&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_395424" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395424" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-395424" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395424" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
21-year-old <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/google-search-shows-sara-tendulkar-as-shubman-gills-wife-heres-the-reason-why/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shubman Gill</a> was an integral part of the Kolkata Knight Riders team in IPL 2020. The right-handed batsman was the highest run-getter for the 2-time IPL winners. He amassed 440 runs in 14 matches and was one of the most consistent players in the competition this year.
The Punjab-based player has not played much international cricket for India. Despite being a part of the Indian squad in multiple series, Gill has played only two ODIs, scoring 16 runs at a strike rate of 50. The selectors have named him in the Test squad for the Australian tour.
Gill could be a decent replacement for Virat Kohli. The top-order batsman has played 21 first-class matches, where he has aggregated 2,133 runs at an average of 73.55. His highest score of 268 shows that he has the capability to play a marathon knock in the longest format of the game.
<h3>2. KL Rahul&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_298627" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-298627" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-298627" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-shot.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298627" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Another batsman who had a magnificent IPL 2020 season in the United Arab Emirates, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kl-rahuls-special-birthday-wish-for-rumoured-girlfriend-athiya-shetty-is-trending/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KL Rahul</a> is the most likely candidate to take Virat Kohli’s number four position if the Indian skipper returns home. The Karnataka-born player is in the form of his life right now.
He had played an instrumental role in India’s 5-0 T20I series win over New Zealand. Rahul followed that up with some phenomenal performances as a middle-order batsman in the ODIs. The right-handed batsman is the number one contender to win the Orange Cap in the IPL 2020.
Speaking of his numbers in Test cricket, Rahul had made his debut against Australia at MCG in 2014. He has played 60 Test innings, amassing 2006 runs at an average of 34.59. It is noteworthy that the 28-year-old has not played a single inning at number 4 for India in Tests. Still, his form makes him a top candidate to replace Kohli.
<h3>3. Rohit Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_303566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-303566" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-303566" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-6.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303566" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-is-not-comfortable-at-the-moment-to-bowl-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a> is the only batsman on this list who was not present in the Indian Test squad but was added recently. He was left out controversially from all the squads due to injury. But after playing a couple of matches for Mumbai Indians, Rohit has now been added to Test team but rested from ODIs and T20Is.
The right-handed batsman had a fantastic outing in the whites last year during the home season. He dominated the opposition teams along with Mayank Agarwal. Unfortunately, he picked up injury before the ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand. As a result, the visitors faced many troubles in that series.
In the absence of Virat Kohli, the team management might look to have an experienced option at number four. Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal could open the innings, with Cheteshwar Pujara at number 3. Rohit, who has two centuries and a double hundred in his last six Test innings, can back them up at number four.
<h3>4. Hanuma Vihari&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_349646" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-349646" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365273.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption-text">Hanuma Vihari of India. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Hanuma Vihari was a crucial member of the Indian squad that won the Test series against Australia in 2018-19. The right-handed batsman featured in three matches of that ICC World Test Championship series, scoring 111 runs for the team. Since he had played only a solitary Test before the Australian tour, one can say that it was a decent performance by Vihari.
Heading into the upcoming Australian tour, Vihari has much experience under his belt. He impressed the fans with his performances in the West Indies, while he scored a half-century at the Hagley Oval versus New Zealand. Vihari could form a solid combination with Cheteshwar Pujara and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-hopeful-of-making-white-ball-comeback-for-team-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ajinkya Rahane</a> in the middle order.
Since he has played a few Tests on the Australian pitches, Vihari would have a clear idea of the conditions now. Replacing Virat Kohli will be a massive challenge from the 27-year-old from Andhra. But his 6,860 first-class runs show that he can live up to the challenge.
<h3>5. Rishabh Pant&nbsp;</h3>
<figure id="attachment_298034" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-298034" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-298034" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-wicket.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298034" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Gettyimages)</figcaption></figure>
Rishabh Pant has let the fans down with his performances in 2020. He lost his place in the limited overs team to KL Rahul, however, it is likely that Pant will get to feature in India’s first-choice Test XI for the Australian tour. The youngster rather might end up playing at number four.
The fans should note that the left-handed batsman had scored a century during the last tour of Australia. His batting performances played a major role in India’s historic series win. Also, his banters with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sheffield-shield-2020-21-tim-paine-incredibly-stumps-centurion-nick-larkin-off-a-pacer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tim Paine</a> showed that he can dominate the Aussies in their own game.
Pant is a youngster who can become the next big thing in world cricket if groomed properly. The Delhi Capitals backed him a lot in IPL 2020. His performances have been improving, and a top-quality show could be expected from Pant if he gets a chance at number four Down Under.

The Indian cricket team will tour Australia after IPL 2020 ends. This tour will be India&#8217;s first international cricket tour since March. Virat Kohli&#8217;s men had paid a visit to New Zealand earlier this year, where they blanked the hosts 5-0 in the T20I series. Unfortunately, the Men in Blue could not win a single match after that as the Kiwis whitewashed them in the ODIs and the Tests.
Talking about the Test series, the Indian batsmen have struggled to perform well in the overseas conditions. India&#8217;s highest score in the Tests against New Zealand was 242 runs, which solidifies the claim. Still, Virat Kohli&#8217;s consistency and some solid performances from the other batsmen helped the Indian team record a historic Test series.
The Indian skipper is expected to lead the team from the front again. But he will miss the last three Test matches to be with his wife Anushka Sharma as the couple is expected its first baby early in January. BCCI has granted Kohli the paternity leave and he will return to India after the first Test in Adelaide. In that case, the team will have to look for the possible replacement for their regular skipper at number 4.
<h3>Here are five players who can replace Virat Kohli in the Test line-up:</h3>
<h3>1. Shubman Gill </h3>
<figure id="attachment_395424" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-395424" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-395424" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Shubman-Gill.jpg" alt="Shubman Gill" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-395424" class="wp-caption-text">Shubman Gill. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
21-year-old <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/google-search-shows-sara-tendulkar-as-shubman-gills-wife-heres-the-reason-why/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Shubman Gill</a> was an integral part of the Kolkata Knight Riders team in IPL 2020. The right-handed batsman was the highest run-getter for the 2-time IPL winners. He amassed 440 runs in 14 matches and was one of the most consistent players in the competition this year.
The Punjab-based player has not played much international cricket for India. Despite being a part of the Indian squad in multiple series, Gill has played only two ODIs, scoring 16 runs at a strike rate of 50. The selectors have named him in the Test squad for the Australian tour.
Gill could be a decent replacement for Virat Kohli. The top-order batsman has played 21 first-class matches, where he has aggregated 2,133 runs at an average of 73.55. His highest score of 268 shows that he has the capability to play a marathon knock in the longest format of the game.
<h3>2. KL Rahul </h3>
<figure id="attachment_298627" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-298627" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-298627" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/KL-Rahul-shot.jpg" alt="KL Rahul" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298627" class="wp-caption-text">KL Rahul. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Another batsman who had a magnificent IPL 2020 season in the United Arab Emirates, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/kl-rahuls-special-birthday-wish-for-rumoured-girlfriend-athiya-shetty-is-trending/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">KL Rahul</a> is the most likely candidate to take Virat Kohli&#8217;s number four position if the Indian skipper returns home. The Karnataka-born player is in the form of his life right now.
He had played an instrumental role in India&#8217;s 5-0 T20I series win over New Zealand. Rahul followed that up with some phenomenal performances as a middle-order batsman in the ODIs. The right-handed batsman is the number one contender to win the Orange Cap in the IPL 2020.
Speaking of his numbers in Test cricket, Rahul had made his debut against Australia at MCG in 2014. He has played 60 Test innings, amassing 2006 runs at an average of 34.59. It is noteworthy that the 28-year-old has not played a single inning at number 4 for India in Tests. Still, his form makes him a top candidate to replace Kohli.
<h3>3. Rohit Sharma</h3>
<figure id="attachment_303566" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-303566" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-303566" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rohit-Sharma-6.jpg" alt="Rohit Sharma" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-303566" class="wp-caption-text">Rohit Sharma. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/hardik-pandya-is-not-comfortable-at-the-moment-to-bowl-rohit-sharma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a> is the only batsman on this list who was not present in the Indian Test squad but was added recently. He was left out controversially from all the squads due to injury. But after playing a couple of matches for Mumbai Indians, Rohit has now been added to Test team but rested from ODIs and T20Is.
The right-handed batsman had a fantastic outing in the whites last year during the home season. He dominated the opposition teams along with Mayank Agarwal. Unfortunately, he picked up injury before the ICC World Test Championship series against New Zealand. As a result, the visitors faced many troubles in that series.
In the absence of Virat Kohli, the team management might look to have an experienced option at number four. Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal could open the innings, with Cheteshwar Pujara at number 3. Rohit, who has two centuries and a double hundred in his last six Test innings, can back them up at number four.
<h3>4. Hanuma Vihari </h3>
<figure id="attachment_349646" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-349646" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-349646" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_365273.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-349646" class="wp-caption-text">Hanuma Vihari of India. (Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP) (Photo credit should read RANDY BROOKS/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Hanuma Vihari was a crucial member of the Indian squad that won the Test series against Australia in 2018-19. The right-handed batsman featured in three matches of that ICC World Test Championship series, scoring 111 runs for the team. Since he had played only a solitary Test before the Australian tour, one can say that it was a decent performance by Vihari.
Heading into the upcoming Australian tour, Vihari has much experience under his belt. He impressed the fans with his performances in the West Indies, while he scored a half-century at the Hagley Oval versus New Zealand. Vihari could form a solid combination with Cheteshwar Pujara and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-hopeful-of-making-white-ball-comeback-for-team-india/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ajinkya Rahane</a> in the middle order.
Since he has played a few Tests on the Australian pitches, Vihari would have a clear idea of the conditions now. Replacing Virat Kohli will be a massive challenge from the 27-year-old from Andhra. But his 6,860 first-class runs show that he can live up to the challenge.
<h3>5. Rishabh Pant </h3>
<figure id="attachment_298034" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-298034" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-298034" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rishabh-Pant-wicket.jpg" alt="Rishabh Pant" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-298034" class="wp-caption-text">Rishabh Pant. (Photo Source: Gettyimages)</figcaption></figure>
Rishabh Pant has let the fans down with his performances in 2020. He lost his place in the limited overs team to KL Rahul, however, it is likely that Pant will get to feature in India&#8217;s first-choice Test XI for the Australian tour. The youngster rather might end up playing at number four.
The fans should note that the left-handed batsman had scored a century during the last tour of Australia. His batting performances played a major role in India&#8217;s historic series win. Also, his banters with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sheffield-shield-2020-21-tim-paine-incredibly-stumps-centurion-nick-larkin-off-a-pacer/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tim Paine</a> showed that he can dominate the Aussies in their own game.
Pant is a youngster who can become the next big thing in world cricket if groomed properly. The Delhi Capitals backed him a lot in IPL 2020. His performances have been improving, and a top-quality show could be expected from Pant if he gets a chance at number four Down Under.

Virat Kohli has been granted paternity leave as he and his wife Anushka Sharma are expecting the birth of their first child early in January.

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