5 Indian players who deserve a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy squad

Rishabh Pant

Pant has been a revelation and might be a dark horse selection that can provide some impetus at the top of the innings

He might still be a teenager but Rishabh Pant has continued to dominate the headlines ever since he picked up a willow and donned the Indian colors. With Murali Vijay and KL Rahul injured, Ajinkya Rahane not in great form, India are short on openers with only Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma fit and firing ahead of the Champions Trophy.

With the backup opening slot up for grabs, the addition of Pant certainly makes a lot of sense as it affords them a lot of flexibility. Not only does he provide a right-left combination at the top of the order should they choose to open with him, he also acts as a backup keeper and play in the middle-order as well.

On true batting surfaces, his explosive hitting and the exuberance of youth will certainly be in his favor.