Virat Kohli is having a fantastic season with RCB in IPL 2023. The former captain has 420 runs from 11 games at an average of 42 and a strike rate of 133.75. He scored 6 half centuries along the way.
Virat Kohli is India’s most successful Test captain. He is probably the country’s biggest brand and one of the game’s biggest global superstars right now. From his swag on the pitch to his charisma off the pitch, he understands how to flaunt it.
However Virat Kohli will retire from the game some day. That will leave huge shoes to fill. Of course, a lot of new stars have lit up IPL 2023 and positioned themselves as potential successors to Kohli.
Here are three such names:
1) Shubman Gill
The most apparent option that comes to mind is the young Shubman Gill, who has not only captivated fans with his exquisite batting in the IPL 2023, but has also established himself as one of the best young international players.
The 23 year old opener from Punjab plays for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL and has a promising career ahead of him. His double-hundred against New Zealand earlier this year was magnificent.
If Virat Kohli is the King, Gill is the Prince and his genuine heir in the Indian cricket squad. He is certain to deliver many amazing moments in the future, with the sky being the limit for this rising star. If GT are to defend their IPL title in 2023, the kid will play a significant part.
2) Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad has established himself as the batting lynchpin for the Chennai Super Kings in recent years. He is in a strong form in IPL 2023 as well. He has gotten his team off to a solid start and is pounding on the door for a longer run with the Indian team.
Gaikwad has also been mentioned as a possible successor to MS Dhoni, with IPL 2023 widely seen as the Dhoni’s last season.
His maturity and game understanding have received much recognition, and there is no reason why he cannot replicate what Virat Kohli has accomplished over the years.
3) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s batting technique has earned him the the praises in the IPL 2023. He just hit the league’s quickest fifty, and he continues to deliver breathtaking batting exhibitions that captivate spectators every time.
Jaiswal is a left-handed batter unlike Kohli, but he has the same passion and desire for runs. That obviously qualifies him as a long-term India potential. He undoubtedly has an electrifying batting style that will bring people into the stands.
Of course, being a left-handed hitter, he has a unique grace and elegance that comes with several incredible moments. He has established himself as a future superstar who might headline the sport for many years to come.
Which of these young IPL 2023 players can be the next Virat Kohli? Comment Below
