India's predicted Test XI after 3 years

The Indian cricket team is performing decently in test matches. It has a nice blend of players in terms of age, and skill. The bench strength of the Indian cricket is buzzing with enormous talent.

The test side will undergo few changes in the batting and bowling department. No one can claim their position to be safe.

In the next 3 years, the team composition will change and would have younger talents coming in. I have analyzed and compiled a list of players who would be a part of Indian Test XI in 2021.

Openers

Lokesh Rahul

England v India - 2nd Vitality International T20

Rahul is a young and dynamic batsman. At 26, he has played 27 test matches and is learning with every game. Endowed with perfect technique and temperament, he is a key player as an opener in Indian test team.

Sunil Gavaskar wrote in a newspaper column that KL Rahul is the next big thing in Indian cricket. Coming from the legend, this means a positive sign for Indian cricket.

Shubman Gill

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Shubman is 19 and yet to make his test match debut. He was the vice-captain of the U19 World Cup team. Gill won the best junior cricketer award in 2013 and 2014.

Sourav Ganguly hailed his batting approach and said, “I feel Shubman Gill is a better player than Prithvi Shaw. He is the best player in this team. He is like Brian Lara and Kane Williamson.”

Middle order

Cheteshwar Pujara

England v India: Specsavers 3rd Test - Day Three

Pujara has one of the best techniques in the world today. At 30, he has played 60 test matches and scored runs at an average of 49.3, which is phenomenal. His ability to keep the scoreboard ticking in all conditions is amazing.

As a number 3 batsman, he has the grit and determination to stabilize the innings and take it forward.

Virat Kohli

The man needs no introduction. Easily the best batsman in the world, he will try to maintain this position for the next 5-7 years. Kohli has scored runs everywhere and in every condition.

He is turning 30 and at the prime of his career. Having played 69 test matches and scored runs at an average of 54.49, he is astounding.

Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane is a splendid batsman who builds his innings slowly and firmly. One batsman apart from Kohli who can score runs in India and abroad is him. Ajinkya has an average of 41.79 in 48 test matches.

The amazing part of his batting is his ability to score runs in all parts of the cricket ground.

Wicketkeeper

Rishabh Pant

Pant is an aggressive and talented kid. A left-handed batsman, he has scored 1769 runs in 24 first-class matches. M.S. Dhoni has groomed him which reflects in his keeping.

Sir Vivian Richards has praised him for his power hitting. Rahul Dravid believes he has the temperament and skills to bat differently.

All-rounder

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

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Bhuvneshwar is the best seam and swing bowler of the Indian team. His bowling speed is around 135 Km per hour and can swing the bowl on either side of the wicket. So far, he has taken 63 wickets in 21 matches at an average of 26.09.

Bhuvneshwar is a decent batsman also who can play proper cricketing shots. With an average of 22.08, he has scored 552 runs.

Spin bowlers

Ravichandran Ashwin

England v India: Specsavers 3rd Test - Day Four

A veteran of 61 Test matches, Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world today. He is 32 and can play for another 5 years. He has enriched his arsenal by learning off-breaks, and other variations.

Ashwin has taken 324 wickets in 61 Test matches. With the bat too, he has been consistent and scored 2263 runs at an average of 30.17.

Kuldeep Yadav

England v India: Specsavers 2nd Test - Day Three

Kuldeep is India’s first Chinaman. He has an unorthodox style of bowling which takes the batsmen by surprise. At 24, Yadav has a huge potential to develop his skills further. He can be a front-line spinner for the Indian team.

He has played 3 Test matches and taken 9 wickets at an average of 25.66. Sachin Tendulkar feels he can take 500 wickets in his career.

Pace bowlers

Umesh Yadav

England v India: Specsavers 1st Test - Day One

Umesh is turning 31 and still has good 5-6 years of cricket left in him. He is a genuine fast bowler who can bowl at 145 Km per hour. Yadav can move the bowl on both sides and can bowl deadly bouncers.

He has taken 106 wickets in 38 Test matches at an average of 34.66.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit is a right-arm fast medium bowler who bowls with a sling-arm action. The batsmen find it difficult to read his deliveries, and that is where he becomes a strong force for Indian pace attack.

He has a natural ability to bowl in-cutters and has taken 21 wickets in 4 Test matches at an average of 22.61.