One of India’s most prolific and consistent run scorers, Cheteshwar Pujara has undoubtedly established himself as the bedrock of India’s Test squad. His penchant for big scores, a no-fuss approach, and a resolve akin to batsmen from the eras gone by, make him a player of rare disposition – not obsessed with instant glory from big hits and shorter formats.

With a Test average of over 50, it isn’t surprising that he now holds the record for most runs by a batsman in an Indian first-class season. He also holds the Indian record of having faced the most number of deliveries (525) in a Test innings. And when he isn’t racking up runs for his country, Pujara enjoys challenging himself in the English county season, having played for Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. If you need someone to bat to save your life, you need not look beyond Cheteshwar Pujara.