5 areas where India can improve before they tour outside the subcontinent

#2 Middle order combination

Cheteshwar Pujara has been India's Mr Dependable

For a test team to function efficiently, a solid middle order needs to play at its best. India have a number of star attractions in this area but have not found the best possible combination going forward.

Rohit Sharma has been in and out of the side because of his form and fitness but with him back in the fray, one of the other batsmen might have to satisfy himself with a place in the dressing room.

Karun Nair scored a magnificent triple century last year but still lost his place to the experienced Ajinkya Rahane. India's vice captain scored big in the Caribbean and is now a definite starter.

The likes of Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha have their spots fixed but the issue with the one remaining spot must be solved before India leave for their tour of South Africa.