Rishabh Pant – The best contender to replace Yuvraj Singh in the side is the Delhi wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. The former India Under 19 vice-captain performed quite well in the domestic circuit by scoring 972 runs in eight Ranji games, which included almost a run a ball triple century against Maharashtra and a 48 ball hundred against Jharkhand. Riding on the brilliant show, he was called in the Indian team for the three-match T20I series against England.
A continuity of good run in Indian Premier League saw him being named in the five-members back up players for Champions Trophy as well. If in case Yuvi is not fit for the tournament, then Rishabh Pant might be called in the team, which will give him a chance to show his mettle in List A format as well.