India's strongest playing XI when everyone is fit

5. Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane plays with a smile on his face

The Maharashtra batsman is going through a sticky spell with his recent struggles against England in the ongoing series. Barring the recent blip, he has been without a doubt India’s best Test batsman displaying incredible consistency every time he steps in to bat. He is an effortless run-getter and can make any team pay. His ability in the slips is a great asset to the team too.

Rahane should not worry too much about his form.

Middle order batsmen that miss out – Rohit Sharma, Karun Nair