Virat Kohli is enjoying top form in IPL 2023 for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The former skipper, who stepped into the shoes of Faf du Plessis for three matches, has scored 420 runs from 11 matches at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 133.75, scoring six centuries.
India’s most successful Test batsman, Kohli is arguably the country’s biggest brand and one of the world’s greatest players in the game at the moment. From her performance on the field to her beauty off the field, she truly knows how to play and do everything that has made her the icon she is.
He may be on the wrong side of thirty but he’s still going strong. That said, there will be times when he moves off into the sunset of his career, leaving big shoes to fill.
Of course, there are several young stars who have lit up IPL 2023 and positioned themselves as Kohli’s successors. Let’s look at three such names here:
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#1 Shubman Gill
An obvious name that comes to mind is Shubman Gill, who not only impressed the fans with his brilliant batting in IPL 2023, but also emerged as one of the best youngsters in the world.
The 23-year-old opener from Punjab plies his trade for Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL and has a huge reputation on his shoulders. His stunning double hundred in ODIs against New Zealand earlier this year suggested that #YehTohBadaToingHai.
If Kohli is the King, Gill has been known as the Prince and his successor in the Indian cricket team. As for his style quotient, he also knows how to play. They need to release more Toing moments in time to come up with the sky being the limit for this star in the making. The youngster will have a big role to play in the business end of IPL 2023 if GT are to defend their crown.
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#2 Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad has emerged as the lynchpin of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) over the past couple of years and is also enjoying a good start in IPL 2023. He has started his team consistently and on the back of a strong domestic season, he is manning the door for a long time in the Indian team.
Gaikwad has also been touted as the successor to MS Dhoni, with IPL 2023 being tipped as the final swansong. This should see his stock rise, just like Kohli did when he took charge of RCB and India. His stroke play is like Toing as he comes and continues to impress fans and critics to leave them in awe.
His maturity and knowledge of the game has earned him praise from all quarters and there is no reason why he cannot match what Kohli has done over the years. Don’t be surprised at all if he becomes the future in the Indian team in the future.
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#3 Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s #YehTohBadaToingHai His batting style has made him the spice of IPL 2023. Having just hit the fastest fifty in the history of the league, he continues to produce impressive batting displays that delight the fans every time.
Jaiswal may be batting on the left side unlike Kohli, but he has the same hunger for pace. This only makes him a long-term prospect in India and as one of the hottest young stars in the country, he plays an exciting wrestling game that captivates the audience.
Of course, being a left-handed batsman, he has his own distinct grace and elegance that comes with Toing’s few minutes. He has cast himself as a potential star #StayToing and the title of the game for many years to come and the big stage is waiting for the kid from Mumbai.
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