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3. Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara has rediscored his batting form

Apart from a dip in his form in 2014-15 when he was dropped from the Test squad, Pujara has always looked like someone who is made for the longest format of the game. Following the Duleep Trophy this season, he has rediscovered his midas touch with the bat for India and it is unimaginable to think of an Indian Test side that doesn’t feature him anymore. Has the ability to play long innings.

He has to work on his running, the only aspect of his game that could let him down.