4 players who can be the long-term solution to India's opening woes in Test matches

4) Priyank Panchal

Priyank Panchal

Priyank has been a consistent performer with the bat in the Indian domestic circuit for quite some time. His tally of 1310 runs in 10 matches at an average of 87.33 during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy made sure that he finished that season as the highest run-getter. Having made his first-class debut a decade ago against Saurashtra, the Gujarat batsman has so far represented his side in 76 First-class games scoring 5462 runs with his highest score being 314*.

The 28-year-old, who amassed 542 runs in seven games during the last Ranji Trophy edition has been unstoppable with the willow this season. Currently, he is the third highest run-getter at the 2018-19 Ranji season with 887 runs in eight matches at an average of 68.23. He has so far amassed five half-centuries and four centuries, with his highest score being 141. Given his batting credentials and experience in the domestic circuit, Priyank deserves a call-up to the Indian squad.