India, Dec. 29 -- Replacing and finding a successor for a player of the talents of Rohit Sharma should be near-impossible, given how much he has contributed to Indian cricket going back nearly two decades. But somehow, India already have a ready-made opening replacement in the wings, and already very experienced at the highest level, with another Mumbaikar in Yashasvi Jaiswal patiently waiting his chance across formats.

Jaiswal made his debut for India alongside Rohit Sharma as his opening partner, and also as his captain, with a Test match in the West Indies in July 2023. Since then, he has already represented India in 28 Test matches, and 55 international games across formats. Although he is blessed with all the talent, he would be the...