Middle-order
Cheteshwar Pujara
Having been given the cold shoulder in the first Test, Pujara was welcomed back for the succeeding Test after his absence was dearly felt. However, an unfortunate run-out and a peach of a delivery from Stuart Broad saw him flounder.
He showed his true mettle in the 3rd Test as the 30-year-old racked up 72 off 208 balls in the second innings which helped his side set a monstrous target of 521 for England.
Virat Kohli
Probably the most predictable entry in the starting XI, Virat Kohli has undoubtedly been India's best batsman in the ongoing series despite the fact that his leadership skills have come under fire.
With two awe-inspiring knocks in the 3rd Test that saw him register 97 and 103 respectively, he will be raring to lead India to another historic win at the Rose Bowl Cricket Ground.
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