- Ishant Sharma:
Considering the fact that Umesh Yadav has been on the go right from the Test series against New Zealand, he might well be rested in Chennai. That would mean an opening at last for India’s most senior pacer in the squad, Ishant Sharma. He is yet to play a Test at home this year, and the lanky pacer would want to leave an impression, as he faces tough competition in the pace bowling department.