India vs Australia 2017: 5 players who were unlucky to miss out in India's T20I squad

#2 Rishabh Pant

India should groom Rishabh Pant to step into MS Dhoni's shoes in both ODIs and T20Is

Rishabh Pant is arguably India's most promising talent in the current domestic circuit. Apart from possessing the ability to take the attack to the opposition bowlers, his wicket-keeper skills are improving on a regular basis. The 19-year-old has the aptitude to have a long and productive career for his nation.

With MS Dhoni in the final phase of his remarkable career, it is imperative that the selectors hone in on a suitable successor and groom him by providing frequent opportunities. The probability of the seasoned campaigner making it to the 2020 World T20 does not seem too high.

Hence, promising youngsters need to be kept close to the team in order to assist their transition from the domestic arena into the demanding cauldron of international cricket. Even if he does not get to feature in the playing eleven, Pant should have at least been selected in the squad to acquire experience arising from sharing the dressing room with senior stars.