2. Rishabh Pant

If the year 2021 can be associated with one man and that is Rishabh Pant. He had some outstanding batting performances in Australia and also against England. He has game-changing abilities with the bat. The wicket-keeper batsman can accelerate the innings at a decent strike rate and can step up for the team whenever needed. He has become India’s first-choice keeper.

The 23-year-old has had unbelievable success in foreign conditions. He is the first Indian wicketkeeper to have a test 100 in England. Rishabh Pant has played a pivotal role in India’s success in recent years. He is expected to perform well in Southampton due to his free-flowing attitude and ability to hit the ball.