#3 Ajinkya Rahane

The Indian deputy skipper in Tests, Ajinkya Rahane has fallen out of contention fallen off the radar in the past couple of years in the ODI format. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have emerged as a formidable opening pair after many memorable knocks together. One of the major chinks in Rahane’s armor is his below-par strike rate. Moreover, the rise of young openers in K.L. Rahul and Prithvi Shaw has not helped Rahane’s cause in the ODIs.

#2 Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav was the mainstay of the Indian team till 2019, but his dip in form post the 2019 World Cup has;t worked in his favor at all. He was once touted to play the finisher’s role but his inconsistent performances and lack of mobility on the field led to his downfall. Unfortunately for him, injuries have also marred his prime years as a player. His lack of form with his bat and fitness concerns will make it extremely hard for him to make an international comeback. 

#1 Ravichandran Ashwin

The premier Indian spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin last featured in the blue jersey in 2017. While he has been one of the stalwarts in Tests, he hasn’t been able to deliver teh same goods in the shorter formats. One of the concerns for the Indian team in ODIs was the lack of breakthroughs in the middle overs.

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The spin duo of Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja failed to take wickets consistently, leading to the opposition piling up mammoth scores. With T20 cricket and the IPL is a platform for young spinners, the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzuvendra Chahal have earned a name for themselves. The duo provides the team with a different skillset and are capable of picking vital wickets to dent the opposition.