Since cheteshwar pujara

Since Cheteshwar Pujara: The number three batting position remains India's biggest concern heading into the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh, with former national selector Devang Gandhi saying the slot has been unsettled since Cheteshwar Pujara's exit and urged the team management to give the next incumbent a longer run.

India’s number three remains the most unsettled seat in its batting line-up in Tests. Since Cheteshwar Pujara’s exit, seven batters have auditioned at one‑drop and none have nailed it down so far. Shubman Gill had the longest stint before shifting to number after taking over as captain.