Team India best number 3 option: The Indian cricket team is going through a change in Test cricket. After the departure of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retired. Four batsmen of the team have gone and it is being compensated. India has solidified the option of opening and number four, but the number 3 batsman is still a matter of concern for them. After Pujara, India is looking for a permanent name for this position. Karun Nair was tried recently, but he is disappointing.
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Team India: Let’s take a look at three young Indian batsmen who can become the perfect option for Pujara at number three in Tests.
3 Abhimanyu Easwaran
Easwaran has been with Team India for some time now, but his place in the playing eleven is not being confirmed. He has scored consistently in domestic cricket and established himself as a specialist in the longer format. He has a knack for playing long innings. His game is well-suited to Test cricket, which includes strong defence, patience and perseverance. He has also proved that he can operate in overseas conditions by scoring consistently on India A tours.
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2 Devdutt Padikkal
Padikkal was usually considered a limited-overs player, but in recent first-class seasons, he has also performed well in the longer format. Padikkal is a top-order batsman and his game is good against both fast and spin bowlers. His aggressive style can make him a pressure player on the opposition in Tests.
1 Sai Sudarshan
Sudarshan recently made his Test debut on the current tour of England, but was dropped after just one match. Sudarshan has shown consistency in domestic cricket and has a lot of patience. He has also performed well for India A, which adds credibility to his first-class experience. Sudharsan is always ready to score big. His style is a bit reminiscent of Rahul Dravid, with less aggression and more control.
