Future No.3 batsman in test

[MIMI]

http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=277622 Far too many no.3 batsman threads

NVM dude

[Dravid_TheWall]

Where is the midget option? Does he have the game for no3? He has been a big flop for last 2 tours v good opposition, maybe no3 can give him some more responsibility and he may thrive.

[MIMI]

Where is the midget option? Does he have the game for no3? He has been a big flop for last 2 tours v good opposition' date=' maybe no3 can give him some more responsibility and he may thrive.[/quote'] who is that midget option

[SLICKR392]

Scoring a ton or 2 doesn't mean you get to have the No.3 position. Kohli's is best suited as a No.4 IMO. Out of these 4, I would pick Pujara as No.3 or I would rather opt for a different opening pair with Gauti on No.3.

[Dravid_TheWall]

who is that midget option

Tindu

[MIMI]

Tindu

He won't move from no.4 I guess he will stay in the no.4

[King Khan]

None but Virat deserv it most, the only hope for future Indian cricket atm. This only inform performer needs to be at wicket as much time as possible, so that all other under-performing players can have some breathing space to settle for some partnerships. Leaving Kohli at down order dont give him enough opertunity to attack; he needs to be tested in upper order.

[daryl1985]

Has to be Pujara. Kohli did well in Australia but i feel Pujara is more patient and would be a better option coming in 1 down. Kohli is a future number 4 once Sachin retires. Pujara has scored loads of runs domestically and on A Tours, he deserves to be given a go.

[jj_28]

Pujara is the only real choice

[Ultimate_Game]

My lineup... Sehwag Gambhir Rahane Rohit Kohli Pujara Dhoni If Rahane struggles at 3, I would swap his and Pujara's spot.

[gaurav92]

Where is the midget option? Does he have the game for no3? He has been a big flop for last 2 tours v good opposition' date=' maybe no3 can give him some more responsibility and he may thrive.[/quote'] :finger:

[fineleg]

SRT remains at #4.No point changing that now. VVS Laxman at #3, he can handle it for now. VS (tummy, parantha tummy needs to get fit, work hard) GG Laxman (has done well at #3 in some cases, experienced) Tendu Pujara Kohli (like Ganguly, can accelerate if reqd down the order, quick boundaries) Dhoni or new wk batsman bowlaars in future replace #3 Lax spot with Che or Aji

[jind]

SRT remains at #4.No point changing that now. VVS Laxman at #3, he can handle it for now. VS (tummy, parantha tummy needs to get fit, work hard) GG Laxman (has done well at #3 in some cases, experienced) Tendu Pujara Kohli (like Ganguly, can accelerate if reqd down the order, quick boundaries) Dhoni or new wk batsman bowlaars in future replace #3 Lax spot with Che or Aji

hmm...moving VVS at #3 is actually a good move but will VVS accept it? A few failures at that position and he might be under pressure.... IIRC, VVS didn't want to open when he started out playing for India... #3 is almost like opening.

[rkt.india]

VVS cant bat at 5..you are talking him to bat at 3.

[Ultimate_Game]

SRT remains at #4.No point changing that now. VVS Laxman at #3, he can handle it for now. VS (tummy, parantha tummy needs to get fit, work hard) GG Laxman (has done well at #3 in some cases, experienced) Tendu Pujara Kohli (like Ganguly, can accelerate if reqd down the order, quick boundaries) Dhoni or new wk batsman bowlaars in future replace #3 Lax spot with Che or Aji

Care to elaborate what happens when India tours abroad next time and VVS & SRT conveniently hang up their boots just before the overseas tours? Haven't we learnt enough from 0-8 about succession plan or are we glutton for some more punishment?

[Number]

VVS should not be picked for NZ series.

[India-KXIP fan]

we haven't found yet ' date=' but we need to start giving them chances now.[/quote'] This, I think next in line for a chane to prove himself in Tests is Pujara. Kohli should be 4.

[Marut]

The best batsman in the side has to come at no:3. It is Kohli, for me right now, until somebody else prove themselves at the highest level. Kohli has not really provied himself fully in the test format, but that is the best we have got right now.

[Sachin=GOD]

Pujara will be India's no 3.

[Sooda]

I wish Rahane and Mukund had come good this A tour. I would not have minded- Mukund, GG, Rahane, Kohli, Sehwag, Pujara I also wish Pujara had batted at 3, in prep for India role. As it happens we might be sending a newbie to bat at 3, hope VVS is not picked GG, Mukund/Rahane, PuJara, SRT, Sehwag, Kohli Seems ok