Middle-order:
Cheteshwar Pujara
When every team in the world is longing for a number 3 batsman who averages 50, India is an exception. Pujara was given the cold shoulder in the first Test. When India paid the price he was welcomed back to his dear no 3 spot in Lord’s. Though run-outs continue to haunt Pujara, he fended 87 balls in the second innings which is an achievement in itself considering the time other Indian batsmen spent at the crease.
Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news
Edited by Sankalp Srivastava