- Experience of playing in England conditions
Before the England test matches, Cheteshwar Pujara was playing for Yorkshire in the England county season. Despite his poor form in England, the number 3 batsman would have been helpful for team India of posting a big total.
In both innings, Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan were dismissed cheaply. If Pujara would have been there, his presence would have frustrated. KL Rahul disappointed with his shot selection. Rahane also played bad shots in both innings.