Who should be India's number three batsman ?

[Gurjot95]

Kohli in ODI's and Pujara in Test. I haven't seen much of Pujara in ODI's. (or has he even played a ODI?)

 

[SaiSrini]

Kohli in ODI's and Pujara in Test. I haven't seen much of Pujara in ODI's. (or has he even played a ODI?)

We are talking only about tests, I guess. Kohli is a settled No.3 in ODI's and he shouldn't come any lower than that in ODI's. And no, Pujara hasnt played an ODI for India. But he has played first class ODI's (he is currently playing the Vijay Hazare ODI tournament).

 

[Gurjot95]

It's very rare that a player gets to play his first International match in Test arena in this T20 era. Pujara future looks very bright. Hope he gets his chance in next Test series.

 

[miggo97]

Suresh Raina good quality all rounder

 

[6ry4nj]

Did you watch Pujara when he played against Australia? He is certainly not a noob. And we are talking about a long term No.3 and Sachin doesnt figure in that plan (his international career might be another 1 to a max of 2 years).

Even if he had played a dozen or so more games, Pujara would still be a noob by virtue of being such a tentative/controversial selection (and more often of course he doesn't get selected at all). I'm not using it as a term of abuse, just a word for someone with insufficient experience and confidence. And if you were talking long-term, why would you include Sehwag? He looks to be on his last legs most of the time.

 

[SaiSrini]

Even if he had played a dozen or so more games, Pujara would still be a noob by virtue of being such a tentative/controversial selection (and more often of course he doesn't get selected at all). I'm not using it as a term of abuse, just a word for someone with insufficient experience and confidence. And if you were talking long-term, why would you include Sehwag? He looks to be on his last legs most of the time.

Pujara has not been a tentative/controversial selection at all. After that Australia series, he played the IPL, got injured and then couldnt take part in the England tour. And since his comeback from injury was too close to the Australia tour, he was not risked and also Rohit Sharma's performances in domestic cricket got unlucky for Pujara. In a country with so much talent coming in, you cant call someone a noob just because he hasn't been part of the squad in some recent tours/series.

 

[teamindia]

Badrinath deserves a fair run in test cricket.

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Suresh Raina good quality all rounder

He is not fit to be at no. 3 in tests and ODI.

 

[SaiSrini]

Badrinath deserves a fair run in test cricket.

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He is not fit to be at no. 3 in tests and ODI.

Right now, the question is whether he (Raina) deserves to play for India seeing the kind of form and technique he has.

As far as Badri goes, he is a done and dusted deal. He didnt pick his opportunities when it was given to him. India would want to look for a long term No.3 and Badri most likely wont feature in those plans.

 

[r1a9j8e3]

Kohli looks like the ideal choice.

 

[1iram1]

Manoj Tiwary anyone?

 

[SLICKR392]

Pujara or Badrinath. Kohli is more of a No.4 batsmen.
But there isn't anyone yet to meet that perfect No.3 match of Dravid.

 

[swacker]

Virat Kohli is the character most will suggest has what it takes to make the next step towards greatness, but Robin Bist is the leading run-scorer in Indian First Class cricket this year, and his call up to the national side cannot be far away (F/C average over 51)

There are more players, and once India pass through this odd and slightly uncomfortable phase in their history, these players will emerge as will a newly invigorated Indian side.

 

[Aswin8]

Manoj Tiwary anyone?

But i dont think he could be good choice for Tests

India could try Pujara

 

[Atharv]

Right now, the question is whether he (Raina) deserves to play for India seeing the kind of form and technique he has.

As far as Badri goes, he is a done and dusted deal. He didnt pick his opportunities when it was given to him. India would want to look for a long term No.3 and Badri most likely wont feature in those plans.

Yes . Raina is the best batsman to have ever played for India and he should be India's new number three - This is what MSD might think . So yes Raina might be the surprise choice if Dhoni has his way.

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Virat Kohli is the character most will suggest has what it takes to make the next step towards greatness, but Robin Bist is the leading run-scorer in Indian First Class cricket this year, and his call up to the national side cannot be far away (F/C average over 51)

There are more players, and once India pass through this odd and slightly uncomfortable phase in their history, these players will emerge as will a newly invigorated Indian side.

Bist . That is a very remote possibility.

 

[StinkyBoHoon]

says a lot about laxmans future in the team that no one here considers him a short term option.

I might still be be tempted to use him at 3, if he's not going to retire then he should be pulling his weight.