India in South Africa 2018: Watch out for the top 5 Indians

#3. Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane is the vice captain of the Test team

Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane has a better away record than his home record with his average of 53.44 abroad holding a better figure than his overall average of 44.15 in 43 Tests, scoring six of his nine centuries on foreign soil.

Ajinkya Rahane will be the mainstay of the Indian batting in this series. He will try to hit back at his critics with some good performances in the tour. He averages 69.66 in 2 Tests he has played in South Africa, though he doesn't have a century to his name; in the upcoming tour, he will look to change those stats with a big hundred upfront.

He must play his dominating best to seal his position in the side. Ajinkya is a technically sound player and that is what puts him apart from many others. He has played a pivotal role many times, leading the charge whenever his team has needed it. Let's hope he gives us a good package of performances to cherish.