3 players who could replace Shreyas Iyer in the ODI Squad

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3 players who could replace Shreyas Iyer in the ODI Squad: Team India's reliable batsman Shreyas Iyer suffered a serious injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia. He suffered a spleen injury and is currently hospitalized in Sydney. The BCCI medical team has confirmed that Iyer's condition is stable, but recovery is expected to take time.

As a result, his availability for the South Africa ODI series, starting November 30, is considered doubtful. The question now is: who will replace Iyer at number 4 for Team India? Let's take a look at three potential contenders.

Who Replaces Shreyas Iyer? Top 3 Candidates for India's ODI Squad vs South Africa

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad

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Rituraj Gaikwad is a strong contender to replace Iyer for the South Africa series. He has proven his adaptability across formats by playing six ODIs and 20 T20Is. He is known for his calm demeanor and excellent strokeplay. He has impressed significantly in domestic cricket, especially in the Ranji Trophy and Duleep Trophy. As captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Gaikwad also brings valuable leadership experience. He has the ability to rotate the strike and play aggressively when needed, which could provide balance to the Indian batting order.

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2. Tilak Verma

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Tilak Verma has been a rising star for Team India recently. He impressed everyone with his brilliant batting against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. Although his ODI experience is still limited. So far, he has scored 68 runs in four matches, but his confidence and strike rotation make him special. If the team management gives him a chance, he could provide stability to the team at number 4.

1. Sanju Samson

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Sanju Samson is the frontrunner to replace Iyer in the team. Samson has scored 510 runs at an average of 56.66 in 16 ODIs so far. He also has one century and three half-centuries to his name. Samson didn't get a chance in the Australia series, but now that the number 4 spot is vacant, he fits the bill perfectly. Samson's natural attacking play is aggressive, but he's also adept at anchoring innings. His wicketkeeping skills could prove to be a bonus for the team.

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