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Karun Nair to Smaran Ravichandran : Top 5 players who could solve team India’s middle-order trouble
Here are the top 5 players with high chances of being selected in the Indian team to solve the middle-order problems. Find the players names.
Last Updated on - November 25, 2025 4:56 PM IST
The Indian team is currently heading into their second test against Temba Bavuma’s South Africa. The first game was clinched by the visitors as in the ongoing contest. The hosts are facing trouble due to a lack of good batting performance.
Team India is currently facing a lack of form and poor batting performance after the neck injury of former captain Shubman Gill. The hosts need a strong batter who can solve the huddles of middle order position. Here is the list of players who might be the perfect fit for the Indian team.
Top 5 players who could be selected as middle-order batters for the Indian team:
1. Shubham Sharma
The first player on the list is one of the great middle-order batters in domestic cricket. Shubham Sharma, is a star Indian all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh with a great average of 42.73. In his first-class career he has played 66 matches and scored 4,145 runs. The major advantage of adding him to the squad is that he is also an off-break bowler and can also showcase his magic with the bowl.
2. Armaan Jaffer
Next on the list is also a great cricketers with some great stats as well. Armaan Jaffer one of the most underrated and dominating players of all times in domestic format. Armaan has played 19 matches and scored 1486 runs including 7 centuries and two fifties at an average of 47.93. However, he might get the chance to showcase his skills for the Indian team as a middle-order batter.
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3. Tanmay Agarwal
The star who holds the third position on the list is Tanmay Agarwal. He is known for his aggressive batting style and great stats as well. However, Tanmay has played 73 matches in his first class career and scored 5402 runs, including 18 centuries and 14 fifties at an average of 45.01. He might get a chance to play for the Indian team as a middle-order batter.
4. Karun Nair
The next star on the list is one of the greatest players of all time. However, he also played for the Indian team as well. Karun Nair is known for his aggressive batting style and calm also. In the recent matches, he showcased some great performances and set a remarkable statement to the selectors for his comeback in the team. Does Karun get a one more opportunity to play for India ?
5. Smaran Ravichandran
The one last player on the list is 22-year-old Smaran Ravichandran, a great left-hand batter with so much potential and skills. In his first class career, Smaran has played 13 matches and scored 1179 runs, including four centuries and three fifties. However, he batted at an average of 78.60. He might be a perfect fit for the Indian team to resolve their middle-order problem.