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Shubman Gill to Virat Kohli: TOP choices for India's next No. 3 in Tests, in pics
Team India national selectors have decided to drop Cheteshwar Pujara for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. With Pujara not in the squad, Rohit Sharma-led India will be hunting for new No. 3 batsman in Test cricket. In these collection of pictures we take a look at possible options for No. 3 in Tests from Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill to KL Rahul.
KL Rahul
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KL Rahul is missing the Sri Lanka Tests due to injury. But Lucknow Super Giants captain Rahul can be adjusted in the No. 3 slot if Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal continue to open the batting. (Source: Twitter)
Virat Kohli
Former India captain Virat Kohli will be playing his 100th Test against Sri Lanka at Mohali next month. Kohli prefers to bat at the No. 4 but can be elevated to No. 3 position in Cheteshwar Pujara's absence. (Source: Twitter)
Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer made a brilliant debut against New Zealand in Test cricket in 2011 but was unlucky not to get a Test in South Africa. Kolkata Knight Riders new skipper Iyer has the technique suited for No. 3 as well. (Source: Twitter)
Hanuma Vihari
Hanuma Vihari has been extremely unlucky not to get a permanent position in the Test team. Vihari averages 34.2 after 13 Tests but has shown plenty of courage and solid technique to stake a claim for the No. 3 spot. (Source: Twitter)
Shubman Gill
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab opener Shubman Gill is just 10 Tests old and averages a modest 32.82 with 4 fifties so far. Gill could be tried at No. 3 position with Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal opening the batting. (Source: Twitter)
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