India have had steady options in Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara in the No. 3 spot over the years. That all-important role is in limbo during this transition period. In the three Tests in England, Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair have held the roles but not made it their own - just yet.
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