India vs Sri Lanka 2017: Rating Indian players in Test series

The third Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw as a result of the Sri Lankan batsmen showing great determination on Day 5.

India, on the other side, continued their dominance in the Test format, after winning the series 1-0. They have now won 9 consecutive Test series.

Most of the Indian players looked in great touch, except for a couple, who failed to perform in the series. Here is how each and every Indian player fared in this series.

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Virat Kohli: 10/10

Virat Kohli left no stone unturned in the series by scoring 610 runs in three matches. In the three Tests, Kohli scored three hundreds, which include two big double centuries, to go with one half-century. He was named the Man of the Series along with two Man of the match awards. Kohli has utilized his form to the fullest and looks all set for the South Africa tour.

Shikhar Dhawan: 7/10

After scores of 8 and 94 in the first test, Dhawan missed out on the second. He made his comeback in the third with scores of 23 and 67 in the two innings. He scored a total of 192 runs but failed to convert his fifties into hundreds and would like to make it big in South Africa.

Murali Vijay: 9/10

Vijay made most of the opportunities that he got after getting dropped in the first Test by scoring back-to-back centuries in the next two. It is safe to say that the right-handed batsman has sealed his spot for the South Africa series now. Vijay scored 292 runs in 2 Tests at a staggering average of 97.33. With his solid defence and technique, he could be the trump card for the Indian team on their upcoming stint overseas.

Lokesh Rahul: 3/10

Rahul failed miserably in the series and got dismissed due to ordinary shots. In the second innings of the first Test, he scored 79 runs but failed to convert that score into a big one. He is often criticized for throwing his wicket after getting starts. KL had seven consecutive fifties leading up to this series, but couldn't turn even one of them into a big hundred. If he gets a chance in the South Africa series, he would want to add a big score to his name.

Cheteshwar Pujara: 8.5/10

Pujara continued his ominous form in Tests and scored 289 runs in 3 matches in this series. He showed his true class in the game at Eden Gardens, where he scored a vital 52 in the first innings on a green track, where other batsmen couldn't do much. He scored one century and one half century in the series overall.

Ajinkya Rahane: 2/10

The biggest loss for India after the series would be the form of Ajinkya Rahane. With only 17 runs in 3 Tests, the Mumbai batsman put up a very disappointing performance. Even though Rahane looked in all sorts of trouble against Sri Lanka, his class and technique would help him would perform well in the South Africa series.

Rohit Sharma: 9/10

If India will go with the combination of seven batsmen and four bowlers on overseas tours, then Rohit Sharma will walk it at number six. He made the most of the opportunities that came his way in this series by scoring one century and two half-centuries in two Test matches. Considering the absence of form of Rahane, India might go with an extra batsman overseas and Rohit would be the ideal man to come in after his Mumbai teammate.

Ravichandran Ashwin: 8/10

Once again, Ravi Ashwin showed his class with the ball, and was the highest wicket-taker in the series, picking up 12 wickets in three Tests. Ashwin has been at the peak of his form, and would like to continue this scintillating run on South African soil, where he could be the lone spinner in the playing XI.

Wriddhiman Saha: 7/10

Indian top order batsmen looked in brilliant form in this series, as a result of which Saha did not get many batting opportunities through its length. The gloveman was decent behind the wickets except for one or two tough chances that did not go his way. On bouncy South African pitches, where edges will fly quicker, Saha's keeping skills would be put to glaring scrutiny. Will he stand up to the challenge?

Ravindra Jadeja: 7/10

Jadeja was also impressive along with Ashwin and looked in great touch with his left arm bowling. He picked up 11 wickets in three Tests and finished as second highest wicket-taker in the series, just one dismissal behind his CSK teammate. Though Ashwin will most likely be picked ahead of him, Jadeja will knock on the door with his accurate bowling. He had picked up a six-wicket haul in one of Tests India played in South Africa the last time they toured the country.

Mohammad Shami: 8/10

After coming back from the injury, Shami did struggle initially in the series and looked out of rhythm up front. However, as the series progressed, he got better with every innings and picked up eight wickets in the two Tests he was selected for. If India wish to win in South Africa, Shami would be crucial and his fitness will need to be top notch throughout the series.

Umesh Yadav: 5/10

Umesh Yadav's performance in the series was mediocre by his standards. He picked up five wickets in two Tests at an average of 35.4. Considering the bouncy nature of South African tracks, Yadav can be dangerous with his extra pace and can trouble the opposition with short stuff. It is imperative that he gets back to his best before that series commences.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 9/10

Even though Bhuvneshwar played only one Test, he made a huge impact. He picked up eight wickets in his only Test and received the man of the match for his performance in the game. He is in sensational form and would be one of the front-line bowlers for the overseas tour, courtesy his immense ability to swing the new ball.

Ishant Sharma: 8/10

Ishant Sharma looked in good touch after being ignored in the first Test. With a successful stint in Ranji, the lanky pacer continued his dominant form and looked a different bowler in this series. His seam position and accurate length were the highlights of his effort. The veteran picked up eight wickets in the two Tests that he played. Ishant is the most experienced India player in the seam department and that would empower him to lead from the front on the upcoming overseas tours.