5 Like-For-Like Replacements For The Fab-Five
The Fab-Five carried the Indian national team for decadesVirender Sehwag announcing his retirement from international cricket a few days ago ended the international cricketing career of the last remaining member of the Fab-Five – namely Sachin, Dravid, Laxman, Ganguly and Sehwag himself; five of the greatest batsmen India has ever produced.These superstars gave Indian fans a lot to be proud of, and induced fear in the hearts of every single bowling attack they ever faced. Together, the felled opponents and records alike, and their retirements have left huge voids in the dressing room.However, the new and rising Indian side is filled with young and exceptional talents, some of whom could possibly step into the shoes of these legends in the years to come. Here’s a look at 5 like-for-like replacements for the Fab-Five.
#1 Virender Sehwag - Shikhar Dhawan
The Nawab of Najafgarh taking his stance was a terrifying sight for bowlers across all formats of the game, be it Tests or T20s, simply because his batting style never changed, whatever be the format.
He plundered away at the bowling fearlessly, and always looked to send the ball to the boundary ropes. Sehwag’s immense success for India, despite being a carefree batsman, could well be replicated by Shikhar Dhawan.
As Test skipper Kohli said, both men have the potential to turn matches around as openers. Dhawan’s stylish and audacious shotmaking could do India well at the top of the order, and India may have just found their replacement for the swashbuckling Viru in the bold Dhawan, provided Dhawan manages to address a few of his well-known weaknesses on the off-side.