5 debutants India need to try as openers in tests

#1. Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal had an outstanding season.

Mayank Agarwal had an unbelievable season. He became the top scorer in both Ranji trophy and Vijay Hazare trophy. He shattered records with his bat, yet did not receive the national call-up. Mayank scored 2141 runs, becoming the first cricketer to shatter the 2000 runs barrier in inter-state tournaments. He has scored 1160 runs in Ranji trophy at a brilliant average of 105.45, comprising a triple century. He has scored 5 centuries in this Ranji season. The pace at which he scores his runs is also commendable. He boasts a solid strike rate of 68.80.

His overall first-class career looks wonderful, with an average just above 50, including 8 centuries and 18 half centuries. If India were to change Dhawan, there are no other players more deserving than this Karnataka bludgeoner to be his replacement.