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IN PHOTOS | IPL 2024: Indian opening batsmen to watch out for in the league

Updated On: 18 March, 2024 04:48 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

As the Indian Premier League 2024 is just a few days shy, here is the list of Indian opening batsmen to watch out for ahead of the season (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

As the Indian Premier League 2024 is just a few days shy, here is the list of Indian opening batsmen to watch out for ahead of the season (Pic: AFP/File Pic)

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As the Indian Premier League 2024 is just a few days shy, here is the list of Indian opening batsmen to watch out for ahead of the season (Pic: AFP/File Pic)
<p><strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal</strong></p>
<p>Rajasthan Royals opening batsman <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/yashasvi-jaiswal-wins-icc-player-of-month-award-23339558" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal</strong></a> is the top priority among the opening batsmen to watch out for in the IPL 2024. Currently, the left-hander is in his red-hot form and will look to continue with the same mindset for his franchise ahead of the tournament</p>

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Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rajasthan Royals opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is the top priority among the opening batsmen to watch out for in the IPL 2024. Currently, the left-hander is in his red-hot form and will look to continue with the same mindset for his franchise ahead of the tournament

<p><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></p>
<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-virat-kohli-arrives-in-bengaluru-joins-rcb-camp-23340466" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Virat Kohli</strong></a> who plays for Royal Challengers Banglore as an opening batsman will also be among the people's sight. The right-hander is the highest run-scorer in the league's history. So far, featuring 237 IPL matches, the veteran has amassed 7,236 runs for the side</p>

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Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli who plays for Royal Challengers Banglore as an opening batsman will also be among the people's sight. The right-hander is the highest run-scorer in the league's history. So far, featuring 237 IPL matches, the veteran has amassed 7,236 runs for the side

<p><strong>Shubman Gill</strong></p>
<p>Gujarat Titans captain and opening batsman <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-captain-shubman-gill-joins-gujarat-titans-ahead-of-the-league-23340458" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shubman Gill</strong></a> is also on the list. The sensational batsman will now play a new role as "captain" for the team. It will be exciting to see the right-hander execute plans for Gujarat</p>

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Shubman Gill

Gujarat Titans captain and opening batsman Shubman Gill is also on the list. The sensational batsman will now play a new role as "captain" for the team. It will be exciting to see the right-hander execute plans for Gujarat

<p><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad</strong></p>
<p>Chennai Super Kings opener <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ind-vs-sa-1st-t20i-the-opening-spot-quiz-ruturaj-gaikwad-shubman-gill-yashasvi-jaiswal-23324273" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad</strong></a> will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders ahead of the IPL 2024. His fellow teammate, Devon Conway has been ruled out of the cash-rich league due to injury. Gaikwad will be seen opening the innings with a new partner in the IPL 2024</p>

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Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad will have a huge responsibility on his shoulders ahead of the IPL 2024. His fellow teammate, Devon Conway has been ruled out of the cash-rich league due to injury. Gaikwad will be seen opening the innings with a new partner in the IPL 2024

<p><strong>Rohit Sharma</strong></p>
<p>People will also keep tabs on former Mumbai Indians captain <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/ipl-2024-india-skipper-rohit-sharma-meets-ed-sheeran-ahead-of-ipl-23340301" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Rohit Sharma</strong></a>. The veteran has scored 6,211 runs in 243 IPL matches</p>

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Rohit Sharma

People will also keep tabs on former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma. The veteran has scored 6,211 runs in 243 IPL matches

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