Rishabh Pant is cutting in every format, the name of these 3 wicketkeepers comes first in every series
Wicketkeepers: In Indian cricket, Rishabh Pant was once considered the number one wicketkeeper in all formats. His explosive batting and excellent wicketkeeping made him an important part of Team India. But he stayed away from cricket for a long time since the road accident in December 2022.
In his absence, Team India tried many wicketkeepers, some of which have performed so brilliantly that they remain the first choice of selectors. So let us tell you who is the 3 wicketkeepers whose name comes first in every series.
1. KL Rahul
The first name in this list is that of Team India’s star wicketkeeper batsman KL Rahul. KL Rahul is often included for the dual role of middle order batsmen and wicketkeepers. He is also opening these days in the Test.
Also, his experience in Test, ODI and T20 these three formats has become capital for Team India. Rahul has proved himself constantly as a wicketkeeper-batsman. In such a situation, when it comes to the balance of the team, he has become the first choice of the selectors.
2. Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson has performed well in ODIs and T20s. His agility behind the wicket (wicketkeepers) and the aggressive style with the bat has made him the first choice of captains. In series like Asia Cup and West Indies, he has emerged as a reliable option in Pant’s absence. However, after Pant’s return, he has been ignored several times.
3. Dhruv Jurael
The third name in this list is of wicketkeepers batsman Dhruv Jurlel. Jurael made her debut in the 2024 England series and immediately won everyone’s heart. His calm batting, the ability to understand match situation and reliable performance behind the wicket has made him the future Test specialist. In the ongoing Test series against England, he did wicketkeeping for the Indian team in the absence of Pant in the third Test match.
Even though Pant has made a comeback in IPL 2025, but it is no longer easy to achieve his old place in Team India. Wicketkeepers like Sanju, Jurael and Rahul are consistently performing well and have won the trust of selectors.
