India's Test middle-order batting, in recent times, has hinged on a counter-attacking style by Pant, Iyer and Jadeja. With Pant and Iyer missing, it's up to Pujara, Kohli and Rahane to up the tempo and set the tone...
India's Test middle-order is standing on a precipice. Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane are in their mid-30s and batting to prove they have enough muscle to carry India's batting through the sternest of challenges. And the World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval in London will be the prime indicator of their readiness.
