With the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane are in currently, it has created a few headaches for the team management for the future regarding slotting all players once available. The bowling department of India looks sorted with rich reserves raring to go. With the grueling schedule of modern cricket, team management has to rotate their seam and spin bowling options regularly due to injuries or providing them with the required amount of rest.

When it comes to Test matches, India has entrusted the new ball with Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav, whereas the spin department is handled by the spin twin of India by the names of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who currently tops the Test charts at the number one and number two positions. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma are waiting for their opportunity to hold the red cherry.

India relies on Jayant Yadav and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-wants-chinaman-kuldeep-yadav-keep-working-hard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav </a>as a backup for the highly successful spin twins for India in Test Cricket. In the limited over format, Jasprit Bumrah, who has made giant strides on the International stage, has been India&#8217;s go to the bowler at the death. Also, Yuzvendra Chahal has had the backing of his Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before we see his leg spin with the white ball.

With the bowling reserves looking promising, it is the batting which the masses has been concerned about. Let us look at the probable batting order of the Indian cricket team in the upcoming matches, provided everyone is available for selection.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-KL-Rahul.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-167673" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-KL-Rahul-600x375.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-167673" class="wp-caption-text">Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and teammate Lokesh Rahul run between the wickets. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

This Karnataka batsman has found rich form as he compiled one-half century after the other in whites for India in last few matches. He is yet another product of constant backing from the captain and is a certainty in the playing XI during India&#8217;s next assignment in Test. He would also be eyeing his to bring his feat of eight consecutive half century which is second to none.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/to-be-honest-i-dont-feel-100-fit-yet-murali-vijay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay is back playing competitive cricket</a> after a long lay off due to a wrist injury. He has been one of the mainstays for Indian cricket when it comes to Test cricket. His class and temperament have never been questioned and his performance overseas has only made the Tamil Nadu batsman&#8217;s case stronger. Rahul definitely would open with Vijay in the upcoming test against Sri Lanka on Indian soil.

Stand By Opener. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan was adjudged as the man of the series in the recently concluded Test series against the Lankans. Despite his purple patch he is currently in at the moment, it would be difficult for him to be slotted in the eleven. Only if Vijay finds it difficult to find form after the long lay off, it would then be the case of Dhawan into the playing eleven stronger. Furthermore, scoring tons against inferior bowling attack and scoring tough runs against quality bowling attacks on foreign soil, is a different proposition altogether.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/08/Ajinkya-Rahane-and-Cheteshwar-Pujara.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-165721" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane-and-Cheteshwar-Pujara-600x375.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-165721" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Number 3. Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara has been the backbone of the Indian team for the last couple of seasons and has been responsible for providing the platform through which the Indians have scored over 600 runs consistently. The Saurashtra run-machine only plays one form of the game and is no doubt one of the best in Test.

The captain, who plays at number 4, gives direction to the Indian innings with his brand of cricket. There are no two ways about his ability to bat. Kohli is pure class and currently a part of the Fab 4 of World Cricket, featuring the likes of Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root.

Number 5. Ajinkya Rahane

The man who has a reputation of scoring the tough runs on tough wickets is India&#8217;s number 5 Ajinkya Rahane. Be it the hundred at Lord&#8217;s on a green wicket or the half century at Chinnaswamy against Australia on a slow and low wicket, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-confident-even-throughout-time-not-getting-hundred/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane </a>is man of crisis for the Indian team

Number 6. Rohit Sharma/ Hardik Pandya

The number six spot in the Indian team is yet another point of focus for the Indian team apart from the opening position. One has to find a way to slot in a player of the quality of Rohit Sharma in the whites for India. However, it would depend on the combination and the surface to find a way for him to comeback into Test cricket.

Indian management has gone in with the services of Ravichandran Ashwin at number 6. That said, one has a feeling that the slot is a bit higher for number 1 bowler in the world in Test. Pandya has made his case stronger to bat at 4 down after scoring his maiden Test century. Looking at Virat Kohli&#8217;s affinity for balance in the side, Pandya would get the nod ahead of Sharma.

Number 7. Wriddhiman Saha

Just like Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha represents the country only in Test cricket and is regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers in World Cricket at the moment. Also, he has scored important runs down the order which has stretched the first innings score regularly, deflating the morales of the opposition with the frustrating partnership with the lower order.

Number 8. Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin has the gift of timing and class written all over him. It would be a task for the opposition to overcome the fact that with the team six down, a batsman with four Test century would be taking guard. Ashwin provides the balance for which Kohli and Shastri have had an inclination for.

Number 9. Ravindra Jadeja

India is gifted to have such depth and class in the batting line up with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravindra-jadeja-credits-rise-top-test-rankings-dhoni-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> batting at number 9. He provides the impetus when Indians desires to declare while targeting a score. He recently was crowned as the number 1 all rounder in Test cricket by overhauling the Shakib al Hasan.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-Rohit-Sharma.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-151485" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-Rohit-Sharma-600x375.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma ODIs" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-151485" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Even though <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rohit-sharma-believes-reverse-sweeps-will-be-key-against-lasith-malinga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> in Tests has been iffy on many occasions, there is no shadow of doubt about his place in the Indian team in colored clothing. He has been one of the most consistent players of Indian cricket when it comes to white ball cricket off-late.

Number 2. Shikhar Dhawan

Just like Rohit Sharma, with the form he is in at the moment, threatening to hit boundaries every ball he faces and finding the middle of the bat, it would be a cardinal sin to make him sit out in the dressing, providing the slot to KL Rahul. He has earned enough trust to bat at the opening slot for the Indian team.

He is the &#8216;chase master&#8217; and the modern great of World cricket. Kohli is best suited to bat at number 3 for India as he provides direction to the Indian innings. What he has done over the years, leaves very little argument for his place in the side.

Much like in Test Cricket, India has the dilemma of placing all three openers in limited over format as well. But with the recent announcement made by MSK Prasad, it is highly likely that Rahul would bat at the number 4 position, much like he did for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 edition.

Number 5. Ajinkya Rahane/Manish Pandey

Rahane scored heaps of runs in the Carribean and ever since. But with the form he is in at the moment, India cannot afford Rahane to sit out, warming the benches. Although he scored all those runs opening for India, Jinx still has the capability to bat in the middle order.

He has played some memorable innings batting at the position. Who can forget the brisk knock of 79 off 60 balls against South Africa at Melbourne in the World Cup of 2015? An alternate to Rahane in the blues for India is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shardul-thakur-and-manish-pandey-credits-rahul-dravid-for-the-rise-in-their-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manish Pandey</a> who has been knocking on the doors of Indian selectors perennially.

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/MS-Dhoni-13.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-158450" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-13-600x375.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-158450" class="wp-caption-text">India&#8217;s MS Dhoni plays a shot. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Dhoni&#8217;s place in the One Day side, as well as his capabilities finishing the innings, has been questioned off-late. But given his swiftness behind the wickets and between them, coupled with his contribution to Indian cricket has certainly has given him the right to hang up his boots on his own terms.

India needs to provide <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/msk-prasad-assigns-kl-rahul-the-number-4th-spot-in-the-order-opens-up-on-rishabh-pant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a>, the consensual successor for Dhoni, with enough time so that he is ready for the International stage. As of now, India would want to continue with MS in the upcoming assignments. However, there still lies a question mark regarding his place in the World Cup of 2019.

Jadhav, who is renowned for being street smart and innovative at the death, is the ideal player for India during the crunch situations in the match. His performances over the last year have made it very difficult for the management to overlook him despite his short stature. Also, he has a knack of breaking partnerships with the ball at the crucial junctures of the game, to provide back up for Kohli.

Given the fact that the selectors have now opted for the services of Kuldeep and Yuzvendra Chahal in coloured clothing, the depth in the batting in limited overs format has to be compromised with. This would make Pandya bat lower than the order. The option of him being sent up the order will always be tempting during the last 15 overs of the match. Also, his pace and bounce would always prove handy for Kohli.

Yuvraj Singh/ Suresh Raina

The place of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/failing-the-yo-yo-test-was-the-reason-for-yuvraj-singh-and-suresh-rainas-ouster-from-the-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina</a> in the Indian squad has always been the center of a debate between the fanatics. Suresh Raina has been preferred in T20 cricket and it would be interesting to see if the southpaw finds his place in the side. But one has a feeling that twilight of the careers of two of the most elegant batsmen India has ever produced has begun to onset. Only time will tell if they find a place in the squad.

With the form&nbsp;of Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane are in currently, it has created a few headaches for the team management for the future regarding slotting all players once available. The bowling department of India looks sorted with rich reserves raring to go. With the grueling schedule of modern cricket, team management has to rotate their seam and spin bowling options regularly due to injuries or providing them with the required amount of rest.
When it comes to Test matches, India has&nbsp;entrusted the new ball with Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav, whereas the spin department is handled by the spin twin of India by the names of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who currently tops the Test charts at the number one and number two positions. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma are waiting for their opportunity to hold the red cherry.
India relies on Jayant Yadav and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-wants-chinaman-kuldeep-yadav-keep-working-hard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav </a>as a backup for the highly successful spin twins for India in Test Cricket. In the limited over format, Jasprit Bumrah, who has made giant strides on the International stage, has been India’s go to the bowler at the death. Also, Yuzvendra Chahal has had the backing of his Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before we see his leg spin with the white ball.
With the bowling reserves looking promising, it is the batting which the masses has been concerned about. Let us look at the probable batting order of the Indian cricket team in the upcoming matches, provided everyone is available for selection.
<h3>Tests</h3>
<figure id="attachment_167673" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-167673" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-KL-Rahul.jpg"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-167673" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-KL-Rahul-600x375.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-167673" class="wp-caption-text">Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and teammate Lokesh Rahul run between the wickets. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Number 1. KL Rahul
This Karnataka batsman has found rich form as he compiled one-half century after the other in whites for India in last few matches. He is yet another product of constant backing from the captain and is a certainty in the playing XI during India’s next assignment in Test. He would also be eyeing his to bring his feat of eight consecutive half century which is second to none.
Number 2. Murali Vijay
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/to-be-honest-i-dont-feel-100-fit-yet-murali-vijay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay is back playing competitive cricket</a> after a long lay off due to a wrist injury. He has been one of the mainstays for Indian cricket when it comes to Test cricket. His class and temperament have never been questioned and his performance overseas has only made the Tamil Nadu batsman’s case stronger. Rahul definitely would open with Vijay in the upcoming test against Sri Lanka on Indian soil.
Stand By Opener. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan was adjudged as the man of the series in the recently concluded Test series against the Lankans. Despite his purple patch he is currently in at the moment, it would be difficult for him to be slotted in the eleven. Only if Vijay finds it difficult to find form after the long lay off, it would then be the case of Dhawan into the playing eleven stronger. Furthermore, scoring tons against inferior bowling attack and scoring tough runs against quality bowling attacks on foreign soil, is a different proposition altogether.
<figure id="attachment_165721" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-165721" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/08/Ajinkya-Rahane-and-Cheteshwar-Pujara.jpg"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-165721" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ajinkya-Rahane-and-Cheteshwar-Pujara-600x375.jpg" alt="Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-165721" class="wp-caption-text">Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Number 3. Cheteshwar Pujara
Pujara has been the backbone of the Indian team for the last couple of seasons and has been responsible for providing the platform through which the Indians have scored over 600 runs consistently. The Saurashtra run-machine only plays one form of the game and is no doubt one of the best in Test.
Number 4. Virat Kohli
The captain, who plays at number 4, gives direction to the Indian innings with his brand of cricket. There are no two ways about his ability to bat. Kohli is pure class and currently a part of the Fab 4 of World Cricket, featuring the likes of Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root.
Number 5. Ajinkya Rahane
The man who has a reputation of scoring the tough runs on tough wickets is India’s number 5 Ajinkya Rahane. Be it the hundred at Lord’s on a green wicket or the half century at Chinnaswamy against Australia on a slow and low wicket, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-confident-even-throughout-time-not-getting-hundred/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane </a>is man of crisis for the Indian team
Number 6. Rohit Sharma/ Hardik Pandya
The number six spot in the Indian team is yet another point of focus for the Indian team apart from the opening position. One has to find a way to slot in a player of the quality of Rohit Sharma in the whites for India. However, it would depend on the combination and the surface to find a way for him to comeback into Test cricket.
Indian management has gone in with the services of Ravichandran Ashwin at number 6. That said, one has a feeling that the slot is a bit higher for number 1 bowler in the world in Test. Pandya has made his case stronger to bat at 4 down after scoring his maiden Test century. Looking at Virat Kohli’s affinity for balance in the side, Pandya would get the nod ahead of Sharma.
Number 7. Wriddhiman Saha
Just like Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha represents the country only in Test cricket and is regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers in World Cricket at the moment. Also, he has scored important runs down the order which has stretched the first innings score regularly, deflating the morales of the opposition with the frustrating partnership with the lower order.
Number 8. Ravichandran Ashwin
Ashwin has the gift of timing and class written all over him. It would be a task for the opposition to overcome the fact that with the team six down, a batsman with four Test century would be taking guard. Ashwin provides the balance for which Kohli and Shastri have had an inclination for.
Number 9. Ravindra Jadeja
India is gifted to have such depth and class in the batting line up with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravindra-jadeja-credits-rise-top-test-rankings-dhoni-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> batting at number 9. He provides the impetus when Indians desires to declare while targeting a score. He recently was crowned as the number 1 all rounder in Test cricket by overhauling the Shakib al Hasan.&nbsp;
<h3>ODIs</h3>
<figure id="attachment_151485" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-151485" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/06/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-Rohit-Sharma.jpg"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-151485" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-Rohit-Sharma-600x375.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma ODIs" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-151485" class="wp-caption-text">Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Number 1. Rohit Sharma
Even though <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rohit-sharma-believes-reverse-sweeps-will-be-key-against-lasith-malinga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> in Tests has been iffy on many occasions, there is no shadow of doubt about his place in the Indian team in colored clothing. He has been one of the most consistent players of Indian cricket when it comes to white ball cricket off-late.
Number 2. Shikhar Dhawan
Just like Rohit Sharma, with the form he is in at the moment, threatening to hit boundaries every ball he faces and finding the middle of the bat, it would be a cardinal sin to make him sit out in the dressing, providing the slot to KL Rahul. He has earned enough trust to bat at the opening slot for the Indian team.
Number 3. Virat Kohli
He is the ‘chase master’ and the modern great of World cricket. Kohli is best suited to bat at number 3 for India as he provides direction to the Indian innings. What he has done over the years, leaves very little argument for his place in the side.
Number 4. KL Rahul
Much like in Test Cricket, India has the dilemma of placing all three openers in limited over format as well. But with the recent announcement made by MSK Prasad, it is highly likely that Rahul would bat at the number 4 position, much like he did for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 edition.
Number 5. Ajinkya Rahane/Manish Pandey
Rahane scored heaps of runs in the Carribean and ever since. But with the form he is in at the moment, India cannot afford Rahane to sit out, warming the benches. Although he scored all those runs opening for India, Jinx still has the capability to bat in the middle order.
He has played some memorable innings batting at the position. Who can forget the brisk knock of 79 off 60 balls against South Africa at Melbourne in the World Cup of 2015? An alternate to Rahane in the blues for India is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shardul-thakur-and-manish-pandey-credits-rahul-dravid-for-the-rise-in-their-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manish Pandey</a> who has been knocking on the doors of Indian selectors perennially.&nbsp;
<figure id="attachment_158450" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-158450" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/MS-Dhoni-13.jpg"><amp-img class="size-large wp-image-158450" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-13-600x375.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="600" height="375" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-158450" class="wp-caption-text">India’s MS Dhoni plays a shot. (Photo by JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Number 6. MS Dhoni
Dhoni’s place in the One Day side, as well as his capabilities finishing the innings, has been questioned off-late. But given his swiftness behind the wickets and between them, coupled with his contribution to Indian cricket has certainly has given him the right to hang up his boots on his own terms.
India needs to provide <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/msk-prasad-assigns-kl-rahul-the-number-4th-spot-in-the-order-opens-up-on-rishabh-pant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a>, the consensual successor for Dhoni, with enough time so that he is ready for the International stage. As of now, India would want to continue with MS in the upcoming assignments. However, there still lies a question mark regarding his place in the World Cup of 2019.
Number 7. Kedar Jadhav
Jadhav, who is renowned for being street smart and innovative at the death, is the ideal player for India during the crunch situations in the match. His performances over the last year have made it very difficult for the management to overlook him despite his short stature. Also, he has a knack of breaking partnerships with the ball at the crucial junctures of the game, to provide back up for Kohli.
Number 8. Hardik Pandya
Given the fact that the selectors have now opted for the services of Kuldeep and Yuzvendra Chahal in coloured clothing, the depth in the batting in limited overs format has to be compromised with. This would make Pandya bat lower than the order. The option of him being sent up the order will always be tempting during the last 15 overs of the match. Also, his pace and bounce would always prove handy for Kohli.
Yuvraj Singh/ Suresh Raina&nbsp;
The place of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/failing-the-yo-yo-test-was-the-reason-for-yuvraj-singh-and-suresh-rainas-ouster-from-the-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina</a> in the Indian squad has always been the center of a debate between the fanatics. Suresh Raina has been preferred in T20 cricket and it would be interesting to see if the southpaw finds his place in the side. But one has a feeling that twilight of the careers of two of the most elegant batsmen India has ever produced has begun to onset. Only time will tell if they find a place in the squad.

With the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane are in currently, it has created a few headaches for the team management for the future regarding slotting all players once available. The bowling department of India looks sorted with rich reserves raring to go. With the grueling schedule of modern cricket, team management has to rotate their seam and spin bowling options regularly due to injuries or providing them with the required amount of rest.
When it comes to Test matches, India has entrusted the new ball with Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav, whereas the spin department is handled by the spin twin of India by the names of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, who currently tops the Test charts at the number one and number two positions. Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma are waiting for their opportunity to hold the red cherry.
India relies on Jayant Yadav and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/virat-kohli-wants-chinaman-kuldeep-yadav-keep-working-hard/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kuldeep Yadav </a>as a backup for the highly successful spin twins for India in Test Cricket. In the limited over format, Jasprit Bumrah, who has made giant strides on the International stage, has been India&#8217;s go to the bowler at the death. Also, Yuzvendra Chahal has had the backing of his Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli. Therefore, it is only a matter of time before we see his leg spin with the white ball.
With the bowling reserves looking promising, it is the batting which the masses has been concerned about. Let us look at the probable batting order of the Indian cricket team in the upcoming matches, provided everyone is available for selection.
<h3>Tests</h3>
<figure id="attachment_167673" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-167673" style="width: 600px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2017/04/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-KL-Rahul.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-large wp-image-167673" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-and-KL-Rahul-600x375.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul" width="600" height="375" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-167673" class="wp-caption-text">Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan and teammate Lokesh Rahul run between the wickets. (Photo by LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI/AFP/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Number 1. KL Rahul
This Karnataka batsman has found rich form as he compiled one-half century after the other in whites for India in last few matches. He is yet another product of constant backing from the captain and is a certainty in the playing XI during India&#8217;s next assignment in Test. He would also be eyeing his to bring his feat of eight consecutive half century which is second to none.
Number 2. Murali Vijay
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/to-be-honest-i-dont-feel-100-fit-yet-murali-vijay/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vijay is back playing competitive cricket</a> after a long lay off due to a wrist injury. He has been one of the mainstays for Indian cricket when it comes to Test cricket. His class and temperament have never been questioned and his performance overseas has only made the Tamil Nadu batsman&#8217;s case stronger. Rahul definitely would open with Vijay in the upcoming test against Sri Lanka on Indian soil.
Stand By Opener. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan was adjudged as the man of the series in the recently concluded Test series against the Lankans. Despite his purple patch he is currently in at the moment, it would be difficult for him to be slotted in the eleven. Only if Vijay finds it difficult to find form after the long lay off, it would then be the case of Dhawan into the playing eleven stronger. Furthermore, scoring tons against inferior bowling attack and scoring tough runs against quality bowling attacks on foreign soil, is a different proposition altogether.
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Number 3. Cheteshwar Pujara
Pujara has been the backbone of the Indian team for the last couple of seasons and has been responsible for providing the platform through which the Indians have scored over 600 runs consistently. The Saurashtra run-machine only plays one form of the game and is no doubt one of the best in Test.
Number 4. Virat Kohli
The captain, who plays at number 4, gives direction to the Indian innings with his brand of cricket. There are no two ways about his ability to bat. Kohli is pure class and currently a part of the Fab 4 of World Cricket, featuring the likes of Steve Smith, Kane Williamson, and Joe Root.
Number 5. Ajinkya Rahane
The man who has a reputation of scoring the tough runs on tough wickets is India&#8217;s number 5 Ajinkya Rahane. Be it the hundred at Lord&#8217;s on a green wicket or the half century at Chinnaswamy against Australia on a slow and low wicket, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ajinkya-rahane-confident-even-throughout-time-not-getting-hundred/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ajinkya Rahane </a>is man of crisis for the Indian team
Number 6. Rohit Sharma/ Hardik Pandya
The number six spot in the Indian team is yet another point of focus for the Indian team apart from the opening position. One has to find a way to slot in a player of the quality of Rohit Sharma in the whites for India. However, it would depend on the combination and the surface to find a way for him to comeback into Test cricket.
Indian management has gone in with the services of Ravichandran Ashwin at number 6. That said, one has a feeling that the slot is a bit higher for number 1 bowler in the world in Test. Pandya has made his case stronger to bat at 4 down after scoring his maiden Test century. Looking at Virat Kohli&#8217;s affinity for balance in the side, Pandya would get the nod ahead of Sharma.
Number 7. Wriddhiman Saha
Just like Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha represents the country only in Test cricket and is regarded as one of the best wicketkeepers in World Cricket at the moment. Also, he has scored important runs down the order which has stretched the first innings score regularly, deflating the morales of the opposition with the frustrating partnership with the lower order.
Number 8. Ravichandran Ashwin
Ashwin has the gift of timing and class written all over him. It would be a task for the opposition to overcome the fact that with the team six down, a batsman with four Test century would be taking guard. Ashwin provides the balance for which Kohli and Shastri have had an inclination for.
Number 9. Ravindra Jadeja
India is gifted to have such depth and class in the batting line up with <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravindra-jadeja-credits-rise-top-test-rankings-dhoni-kohli/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a> batting at number 9. He provides the impetus when Indians desires to declare while targeting a score. He recently was crowned as the number 1 all rounder in Test cricket by overhauling the Shakib al Hasan. 
<h3>ODIs</h3>
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Number 1. Rohit Sharma
Even though <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/rohit-sharma-believes-reverse-sweeps-will-be-key-against-lasith-malinga/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> in Tests has been iffy on many occasions, there is no shadow of doubt about his place in the Indian team in colored clothing. He has been one of the most consistent players of Indian cricket when it comes to white ball cricket off-late.
Number 2. Shikhar Dhawan
Just like Rohit Sharma, with the form he is in at the moment, threatening to hit boundaries every ball he faces and finding the middle of the bat, it would be a cardinal sin to make him sit out in the dressing, providing the slot to KL Rahul. He has earned enough trust to bat at the opening slot for the Indian team.
Number 3. Virat Kohli
He is the &#8216;chase master&#8217; and the modern great of World cricket. Kohli is best suited to bat at number 3 for India as he provides direction to the Indian innings. What he has done over the years, leaves very little argument for his place in the side.
Number 4. KL Rahul
Much like in Test Cricket, India has the dilemma of placing all three openers in limited over format as well. But with the recent announcement made by MSK Prasad, it is highly likely that Rahul would bat at the number 4 position, much like he did for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2016 edition.
Number 5. Ajinkya Rahane/Manish Pandey
Rahane scored heaps of runs in the Carribean and ever since. But with the form he is in at the moment, India cannot afford Rahane to sit out, warming the benches. Although he scored all those runs opening for India, Jinx still has the capability to bat in the middle order.
He has played some memorable innings batting at the position. Who can forget the brisk knock of 79 off 60 balls against South Africa at Melbourne in the World Cup of 2015? An alternate to Rahane in the blues for India is <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/shardul-thakur-and-manish-pandey-credits-rahul-dravid-for-the-rise-in-their-game/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Manish Pandey</a> who has been knocking on the doors of Indian selectors perennially. 
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Number 6. MS Dhoni
Dhoni&#8217;s place in the One Day side, as well as his capabilities finishing the innings, has been questioned off-late. But given his swiftness behind the wickets and between them, coupled with his contribution to Indian cricket has certainly has given him the right to hang up his boots on his own terms.
India needs to provide <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/msk-prasad-assigns-kl-rahul-the-number-4th-spot-in-the-order-opens-up-on-rishabh-pant/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishabh Pant</a>, the consensual successor for Dhoni, with enough time so that he is ready for the International stage. As of now, India would want to continue with MS in the upcoming assignments. However, there still lies a question mark regarding his place in the World Cup of 2019.
Number 7. Kedar Jadhav
Jadhav, who is renowned for being street smart and innovative at the death, is the ideal player for India during the crunch situations in the match. His performances over the last year have made it very difficult for the management to overlook him despite his short stature. Also, he has a knack of breaking partnerships with the ball at the crucial junctures of the game, to provide back up for Kohli.
Number 8. Hardik Pandya
Given the fact that the selectors have now opted for the services of Kuldeep and Yuzvendra Chahal in coloured clothing, the depth in the batting in limited overs format has to be compromised with. This would make Pandya bat lower than the order. The option of him being sent up the order will always be tempting during the last 15 overs of the match. Also, his pace and bounce would always prove handy for Kohli.
Yuvraj Singh/ Suresh Raina 
The place of <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/failing-the-yo-yo-test-was-the-reason-for-yuvraj-singh-and-suresh-rainas-ouster-from-the-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina</a> in the Indian squad has always been the center of a debate between the fanatics. Suresh Raina has been preferred in T20 cricket and it would be interesting to see if the southpaw finds his place in the side. But one has a feeling that twilight of the careers of two of the most elegant batsmen India has ever produced has begun to onset. Only time will tell if they find a place in the squad.

Here's a look at the Indian batting order, considering all the permutations and combinations

Probable batting line up for India in Tests and ODIs

With the form of Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane are in currently, it has created a few headaches for the team management for the future regarding