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- Rohit Sharma:
Just when his Test career had taken off, there was another major hassle as a thigh injury hampered Sharma for more than six months. Having scored three half centuries, batting lower down the order, in as many Tests against New Zealand, Sharma looked in delightful touch before being eventually ruled out. The Mumbai star was replaced by Karun Nair for the series against England and Australia but given how high he is rated by the management, it was just a matter of time before Sharma came back. In the side’s previous tour of Sri Lanka, Rohit played a key role in the triumph as his two half centuries were extremely valuable. If India goes for a 7-4 combination, he will slot in at number 6, playing that crucial role again.