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#1 Consistent in overseas conditions
Vijay has been one of the most consistent players, when it comes to playing in foreign conditions. He has scored 1548 runs at an average of 36.85 in the overseas conditions and has played crucial knocks in the process.
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On Australian soil, Vijay has scored 482 runs in four Tests at an average of 60.25. Apart from this, he was player of the series in the last England last tour, as he scored 402 runs in 5 Tests at an average 40.2.
While the records are impressive in Australia and England, in South Africa, the average drops down below 30, with an aggregate of 176 runs in three Tests. In New Zealand, Vijay has played only 2 Tests with only 48 runs only.
Considering Vijay's form and experience on foreign soil, he should be the automatic choice for the opening slot, ahead of Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul.
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