Gill Out Of India's Champions Trophy XI? India Has 3 Reasons To Replace Him With Jaiswal

There are some valid reasons why Jaiswal should replace Gill [Source: @LoyalSachinFan/X]

India's explosive opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal had a memorable outing in the Boxing Day Test against Australia, scripting India's fightback with a blistering half-century. After Australia posted a massive 474-run total in their first innings, the visitors had a horrible start to their innings, losing captain Rohit Sharma for three runs. 

However, despite losing his partner-in-crime KL Rahul, courtesy of a peach from Pat Cummins, Jaiswal continued his onslaught on the Australian bowlers, keeping them at bay with his stoic batting. The promising southpaw has been a force to reckon with the bat at top order, showcasing his mettle across formats. 

Interestingly, Jaiswal hasn't made his ODI debut yet, but considering his batting exploits in the other formats, India might consider giving him a chance in the England ODIs, which is scheduled before the Champions Trophy. With captain Rohit Sharma opening the batting, Jaiswal can be a more dynamic option than Shubman Gill, as his inclusion can strengthen India's batting significantly due to following reasons. 

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Why Should India Replace Gill With Jaiswal In Champions Trophy XI?

Jaiswal Ensures Left-Right Opening Pair

• Yashasvi Jaiswal is a left-handed batter and hence complements the right-handed Rohit Sharma at the top order. 
• When a left-hander and a right-hander bat together, it becomes significantly difficult for the bowlers to keep bowling at a particular channel. So, if Jaiswal opens the batting with Rohit, the pair can unsettle the opponent bowlers by forcing them to commit mistakes.  

Jaiswal's Aggressive Game Will Allow Rohit To Take Time

• Indian captain Rohit Sharma has had a torrid time with the bat of late. The batter has struggled to get going across formats, recording a string of low scores in Test cricket. 
• After Shikhar Dhawan's retirement, Rohit played the aggressor's role for India in ODIs. However, considering his prolonged lean patch, the Mumbaikar might not be able to replicate a similar success in the Champions Trophy. 
• Given that he won't likely retire before the marquee event, Rohit must change his batting approach for the sake of India's success. In such a scenario, Jaiswal's aggressive batting at the top will allow him to build his innings and go berserk in the latter stage of the game. 

Jaiswal, A More Confident Player, Should Open In Champions Trophy

• Yashasvi Jaiswal is in sensational form this year, scoring the most runs for India across formats. He has amassed truckloads of runs and is high on confidence. 
• When a player is confident, it's the responsibility of the team management to let him exhibit his class at the highest level. The kind of a player he is, it shouldn't be surprising if Jaiswal is prioritised over Gill, who is short of runs and confidence. 

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