Cheteshwar Pujara – The Test specialist batsman is one of the best choices to bat at number three. The highest run-scorer in the year (until December 25), Pujara amassed 1140 runs at 67.05. The highest score of 202 draws the attention as much as his record in the year.
Though he had an advantage as a batsman as the Indian team played most the Test matches at home, barring three Tests in Sri Lanka.