Ishan Kishan’s ability to move up and down the order has helped team in Shubman Gill’s absence: Vikram Rathour

With Shubman Gill sidelined for the first two games of the World Cup due to dengue, Ishan Kishan seamlessly stepped into the opening role. Kishan was initially selected as a reserve opener in the World Cup squad but had previously batted in the middle order during the Asia Cup when Shreyas Iyer was unavailable.