4 Indians who can fulfill opening duties in the upcoming Test series against Australia

We are right at the business end of the series which had everything - excitement, drama, thrill and what not. India will certainly head back home with a number of positives, but more than that, India will return home with plenty of problems to sort out before the start of another Test series that is against Australia.

The primal problem that India have faced right through the series against England is that the opening batsman haven't fired. Having tried as many as three opening combinations, India have failed to get along with their openers.

Hence, while selecting the openers for the upcoming Test series against Australi,a that is scheduled to take place in November, the BCCI will face a tad arduous task as to whom to select and whom to leave out.

Thus, in this feature, we will have a look at four players who might turn out to be a viable opening option for India in the upcoming Test series against Australia.

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#1 Prithvi Shaw

The talented young wonder from Mumbai, Prithvi Shaw, has hit the headlines in the recent past after being drafted into the Indian Test squad for the fourth and fifth Test against England. With a touch of class and umpteen abilities up his sleeve, Shaw promises to be a future batting vista for India in Tests.

Although Shaw hasn't yet tasted the grimness of Test cricket, he could certainly turn out to be a worthy option for India in the upcoming Test series against Australia. Besides, the conditions in Australia could also assist Prithvi's style of play - more bounce than swing.

Yes, it is too early to expect too much from the youngster, but, given Shaw's credentials, we can't rule him out of the contention for the opening slot for the upcoming series against Australia. Moreover, India's current opening woes strengthen the argument.

#2 Mayank Agarwal

Having dominated the 2017-2018 domestic season, Mayank Agarwal has now become a household name. Amassing 1160 runs in Ranji Trophy at an astounding average of 105.45, Agarwal ruled every potential batting record in the 2017-18 domestic season. However, despite performing to his fullest, Mayank failed to find himself a place in the Indian team.

Nonetheless, the recent opening irregularities in the India Test side could help Agarwal get himself a spot in the Indian side for the upcoming Test series against Australia.

Moreover, as MSK Prasad recently mentioned, Mayank is just a step away from international cricket. We could formulate an assumption that Mayank might get the deserved break in the upcoming Test series against Australia.

#3 Faiz Fazal

Faiz Fazal, the impressive opener from Vidarbha, has been putting in some spectacular performances in the domestic circuit for quite a long time now. The stylish left-handed batsman finished as the second highest run-scorer in the Ranji Trophy 2017-18.

Faiz scored 912 runs for Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy 2017-18 at an excellent average of 70.15, which also included five centuries and a solitary fifty. The Vidarbha captain was instrumental in his team's triumph at the Ranji Trophy 2017-18.

His extraordinary performances are proof of his ability to score runs at will. Moreover, with a calm demeanor and left-hand style of play, Faiz might turn out be the right man to counter India's opening problems. Thus, given a chance, Faiz could turn out to be a decent opening option for India in the upcoming Test series.

#4 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's inclusion in this list would certainly raise some eyebrows. But, to be fair, it is worth a gamble to play. Well, the road untraveled is the road worth traveling. Unquestionably, Rohit has struggled against swing and lateral movement. But, the conditions in Australia could prove to be merry for him where the ball nicely comes onto the bat.

Rohit has been a consistent stroke-maker who is capable of thumping the ball with his aggressive brand of cricket. Therefore, making him play in the opening slot could help India start the innings with some momentum on their side, which would certainly instill a sense of confidence in the rest of the batting unit.