#1 Cheteshwar Pujara
Cheteshwar Pujara was one of the key players whose performances against Australia ensured that India won their first ever Test series Down Under in over 70 years. He is extremely solid, bankable and a pillar of strength for Virat Kohli's side in Test matches. Being a Test specialist, one expects him to shine in the series against Bangladesh.
His issues with the ball moving in late and exposing his defense has caused him headaches recently. South Africa's pacers especially Vernon Phillander exploited that weakness and caused lot of problems for Pujara. His returns were the least for India's batters in their 3-0 triumph over South Africa.
Having played the pink ball under lights in the domestic scene, Pujara's experience and knowledge of having succeeded under lights in the pink ball in Asian conditions will definitely come in handy.
Pujara averages a fabulous 60.02 at home in 38 test matches. It's only a matter of getting in and settling into his rhythm before he gets back to his high scoring ways. Can the Bangladesh fast bowlers work him out like the Proteas did or will the batsman have answers?
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