4 players who might replace Virat Kohli for one-off Test match against Afghanistan

Australia v India: 3rd Test - Day 5
Ajinkya Rahane is expected to lead the side in Kohli's absence

#3 Sanju Samson

Overall, the 23-year-old has 2602 runs in 44 first-class matches
Overall, the 23-year-old has 2602 runs in 44 first-class matches

The Kerala youngster is another contender to replace Kohli in the historic one-off Test match against Afghanistan. Samson had a decent Ranji season as well which saw him score 627 runs in seven matches at 52.25, which included two hundreds and three half-centuries.

Overall, the 23-year-old has 2602 runs in 44 first-class matches at an average of 38.26. In the IPL this year as well, Samson has been making all the right moves and he might end up being called up to the squad come May 8.

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