5 openers that India can try out in the future 

#2. Shreyas Iyer

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During Delhi Daredevils' pathetic IPL campaign in 2014, a 20-year old Shreyas Iyer slammed 439 runs with four fifties in 14 innings. His fluent batting and ease at the crease while facing world-class bowlers impressed everyone and he was drafted in Mumbai's Ranji squad in the same year.

Since then, the right-hand batsman hasn't looked back and in four years has amassed more than three thousand first-class runs at an average of 53.93. In the same era, his form in T20 cricket hasn't dropped and he still remains a force to reckon with in the top order. In the 2017 edition of IPL, he was the main pillar of Delhi Daredevils and had an average of 33.80 in 12 matches.

In the last couple of years, the Mumbai batsman has climbed the ranks quickly and is regarded as a long-term player for future. In March 2017, he was drafted in India's Test squad as a replacement to injured Virat Kohli. This development reflects Iyer's growth in domestic cricket and hence it won't be surprising to see him in India's ODI squad.

His flawless batting and technically solid stroke play make him a strong candidate for the post of an opener in future.