Ishan Kishan
The costliest player of the Indian T20 League last season, Ishan Kishan, has proven to be a great talent on the biggest stage. The Patna born has made 532 runs in 18 matches for India with a strike rate of over 130.
In case KL Rahul is injured, Ishan Kishan could be given a chance to open alongside Rohit Sharma. This would also allow India to have a left-right combination, something that would be helpful in bowing friendly pitches in Australia