India's predicted starting XI for ODI series against Australia

5) KL Rahul (WK)

Without a doubt India’s most improved player, from a “Talented” to a “World Class” batsman, KL Rahul has come a long way. He has been India’s best batsman this year so far and he only keeps getting better. The fact that he has become India’s regular keeper in ODIs comes as a blessing in disguise for the Men in Blue.

KL Rahul just can’t seem to do anything wrong as of now. He has been terrific of late, as an opener and as a finisher. Despite being a regular opener he was asked to bat at 5 against Australia and New Zealand in India’s ODI games earlier this year and he didn’t disappoint.

India have had a lot of issues in finding a wicketkeeper and a finisher post the MS Dhoni era and KL Rahul seems to be the solution to those problems. A lot will depend on KL Rahul in the upcoming ODI series against Australia and if India are to win, KL Rahul would have to have a good series.