3 players who might replace Ravindra Jadeja in India's T20I squad

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja shocked the world on Sunday when he decided to quit the T20I format. The 35-year-old had a below-par T20 World Cup with the bat and ball which shocked many fans. This is the 3rd player retirement to take place after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma had decided to quit the format. 

The 35-year-old played 74 matches for India scoring 515 runs with the bat and picking 54 wickets with the ball. The retirement of Ravindra Jadeja will create a huge void in the Indian team as they get ready for the next T20 World Cup in 2026 to be held in India and Sri Lanka. 

The next few months will be crucial for the Indian side as they get ready to prepare the next batch of players. At the top of the list will be the likely replacement for Ravindra Jadeja in the Indian team in the T20I Format. 

Here are the three candidates to replace Ravindra Jadeja in the T20Is:

3. Nitish Kumar Reddy 

The young all-rounder from Sunrisers Hyderabad had a standout season with the bat during the IPL 2024 season. Not only is the youngster good with the bat he is also an able medium pacer who can bowl at decent speeds, Nitish Kumar Reddy is also a good fielder both inside the circle and in the boundary. His strong arm will ensure the batters do not take a chance while attempting those cheeky second runs. 

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2. R Sai Kishore 

Tamil Nadu star Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore is a very good bowler who can beat the batter with his flight and guile. The 27-year-old has already picked 70 wickets from 62 games with a best of 4/6 and an economy rate of 5.75 runs per over. Sai Kishore is also more than a decent batter lower down the order and given a chance he can use the long handle well and score crucial runs for his side. 

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1. Washington Sundar 

The youngster has been in and out of the side to fitness and form-related issues. With the retirement of Ravindra Jadeja, the time is right for Washington Sundar to shore up his chances. The youngster from Tamil Nadu is a very good spinner of the ball and can even bowl in the powerplay overs. With the bat, the youngster has the ability to score quick runs and is also more than decent in the field.