4 Indian Cricketers who should be tried as openers before the India-Australia Test series

The ongoing test series between India and England has opened up old wounds regarding the batting woes that India had in South Africa. The batting barring Virat Kohli has looked listless and toothless throughout the series.

There have been some flashes of brilliance here and there, but it looked like they did not have the right technique to bat in these conditions. All this started with the openers who have looked anything but comfortable in their short stays at the crease.

This is being painfully displayed in their unfortunate numbers in the series. Shikhar Dhawan who has had a major problem of fishing outside off stump has returned with figures 161 runs across 7 innings at an average of 23.

KL Rahul, on the other hand, has fared worse, scoring 150 runs in 9 innings at a despicable average of 16.67. The shoddy batting displayed by the batsmen in general, especially the openers should force the selector's hand in searching for new openers. So, here are four Indian cricketers who should be taken into consideration.

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#4 Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma batting against South Africa

Rohit Sharma, for all the usual criticism thrown his way about how he wastes his talent and ability by not showing the same temperament in Tests, has a pretty solid first-class record. He has scored 6456 runs in 85 first-class matches at an average of 54.71 with 20 centuries to his name.

The highest he has batted in tests is the #3 position, but he can take the #1 position as he has taken to the same position in ODIs. He has three double centuries in ODIs and a triple ton in first class, so he should be tried at the opening slot and we all know what he can do at any position when settled.

#3 Sanjay Ramaswamy

The 23-Year-old had a dream 2017/18 Ranji Season

Sanjay is a 23-year-old from Vidarbha who had a dream Ranji season last year. He opens with another veteran of the Vidarbha side Faiz Fazal. He was the 3rd highest run-getter behind Fazal and Mayank Agarwal in the last season.

He played a huge role in Vidarbha winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title by scoring a whopping 775 runs in 14 innings across 9 matches. He had three centuries to show for his effort and the runs came at an average of 64.58. He can be a successful prospect, provided he is given a long rope at the opening slot.

#2 Prithvi Shaw

England Lions v India A - Day Two

Prithvi Shaw, the wonder boy from Mumbai has already started knocking at the doors of the Indian team. Shaw's selection for the last two tests has warranted the need for a new face at the top of the order after the shoddy performances by the current openers.

The selection is vindicated by the fact that he made his first-class debut last season and has already scored 1398 runs in 13 matches to go with seven centuries. These runs have come at a healthy strike rate and at an average of 60.78. He also scored 62 runs in the first innings against England in the only practice match before the start of the series.

#1 Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal

The out of favor Karnataka opener Mayank Agarwal had a fairy tale Ranji season last year. He scored a whopping 1160 runs in 13 innings at Bradmanesque average of 105.45. He scored five centuries with the highest score of 304.

Mayank, who ended the domestic season with 2141 runs has continued his form with impressive performances against the England Lions, South Africa A and Australia A.The selectors overlooking his prolific run has baffled many, but his chances are now brighter than ever to make his debut after the Indian opener's dismal run of form.