Six Backups For Ambati Rayudu Who Can Be Tried In Series Against Australia

Well, after a fine time, Ambati Rayudu is back to the form and it seems like the worries in the Indian Management also eased a bit. But, what can be the worrying sign for the selectors or the management is the backup of Ambati Rayudu for the ICC World Cup 2019. With the tournament being so long, Indian National Cricket Team is aware of injuries and would like to have standbys. Meanwhile, we figured out 6 players to backup Ambati Rayudu.

Here are they:

6. Shreyas Iyer:

The Mumbai batsman has done everything that a cricketer could do to represent the national cricket team. He delivered the goods across the formats in domestic circuit but still sidelined from the team. He is certainly one of the best players available in the ranks fro Indian team, especially, in the middle order.

Though he failed to get success in his initial few days in International Cricket, the captaincy in IPL and for India A has made him strong enough to perform under pressure. He can be tested in Australian series to stay in the standby list of players for Ambati Rayudu.

5. Manish Pandey:

The right-handed classy batsman was expected to be the successor of Virat Kohli at one stage. But, unfortunately, the flamboyant batsman failed to deliver the goods. He was given ample chances before being knocked out from the Indian side.

However, the Karnataka batsman showed his talent in the domestic circuit to push for a place. if given chance in the Australian series, Manish Pandey would surely like to give his all in order to be in the contention for ICC World Cup 2019.

4. Ajinkya Rahane:

The experienced campaigner Ajinkya Rahane makes into the list. In addition to talent, Rahane has got experience under his kitty. The Mumbai batsman was asked to represent India A in the recent past, where he produced a couple of big knocks to his name.

Rahane also showed his worth in the series against South Africa and also got the experience of playing at that slot in ICC World Cup 2015. Even before being knocked out from the team, Rahane delivered goods in the West Indies and also against Australia at home.

3. Shubman Gill:

The youngster has already displayed his class in the domestic circuit. However, he failed to repeat the show in New Zealand. But, one must admit that Gill got tough circumstances to bat on like any other debutant so far got in the recent past.

In both occasions, he was dismissed in unfortunate scenarios, which shows that the youngster has got something in his belt. He can be tried in Indian conditions and have a look at his ability to tackle things. Besides that, Gill has shown his nerves during the U19 World Cup, where he smashed brilliant knocks.

2. Rishabh Pant:

The stylish southpaw can be a good choice to give a look in the middle order. But, there is a bit of fear for the management, as Pant has got the bad habit of throwing his wicket away during the crunch situations of the game.

His inability to finish the matches is a big concern for the team. However, if given proper nurturing, Rishabh Pant can be the X-factor for the team, as he can knock those balls to a fence when it required the most.

Another exciting factor with Rishabh Pant is his ability to change the complexion of the game. His quick knocks can certainly help the Indian team to make things fall in place during crunch moments of the game.

1. Hanuma Vihari:

Yes, you might be surprised to see his name. But, you won’t get an inch of a doubt if you follow his progress in the domestic circuit. Hanuma Vihari is the most reliable all-rounder in the domestic circuit, who can play any role in the Top 5. He got the knack of rotating the strike with ease and can look after those middle overs.

Apart from his batting, Vihari can be quite useful with his off-spin in the bowing section as well. Most probably, the Indian National Selectors might give a look at him in the series against Australia. Vihari already showed his worth in the Test format of the game.