India, Pakistan and Bangladesh: Current combined Test XI

Middle Order

Cheteshwar Pujara

Probably the best test batsman in the subcontinent, Pujara would have been a natural choice in this team. The 29-year-old has grown in stature with time, reaffirming his status of a test specialist.

In 51 test matches, the Saurashtra batsman has amassed over 4000 runs at a healthy average of 52.65, along with three double centuries, 13 hundreds and 15 fifties.

In just eight test matches this year, the number three has four 50s, two centuries and a 200+ score.

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Virat Kohli (captain)

There won't be many 'best XIs' in today's cricketing world that Virat Kohli wouldn't be a part of. Already a great of both the limited overs' formats, Kohli has one of the best numbers in test cricket as well.

4658 runs in 51 test appearances, despite the fact that the 28-year-old has had a lean patch or two in the format. His hunger only intensifies every time he is pegged back and an average of 49.50, though his lowest among all three formats, is a testament to it.

The Delhite has more than a reassuring record as captain of India's test team and he'd have led this team in the imaginary world, without a doubt.

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Ajinkya Rahane

Completing an all-India middle order would be Ajinkya Rahane, who despite attracting criticism in the limited overs' formats, has continued to thrive in the demanding conditions of a test match. Not that he is by any means a smaller player in the 50-over and 20-over instalments of the sport, but he reaches an altogether different level in the whites.

In 40 matches, he has scored 2809 runs at an average of 47.61 with the help of nine centuries and 12 half-centuries. That he is one of the better fielders in the slip cordon is a bonus.