Cheteshwar Pujara
The sublimeness of Pujara was felt yet again during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy as he piled on runs and misery on the hapless Australians. That series saw Pujara race away to be the second fastest Indians to make 1,000 test runs. His consistency was a point that came to be noticed time and again, even as his natural flair continued to impress cricket lovers across countries.
Murali Vijay
One of the most underrated Indian cricketers, Vijay’s name has often been over-shadowed by his more aggressive peers. The 2013 season however brought forth a different manifestation of Vijay making him the first choice as far as the opening slot went. Patience and fortitude have many a times been Vijay’s weapons of choice this year accounting for him outshining and outlasting his team-mates who have often fallen prey and lost their wickets due to their haste.
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