Opener Murali Vijay, who struck a ton on his comeback Test in Nagpur, further complicating India's conundrum, said that it is the off-field camaraderie shared by him, Shikhar Dhawan and KL Rahul that helps them deal with what has become a virtual game of musical chairs at the top of the order. With the trio fit, in-form and available for selection here at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, where India have an unbeaten Test record for the last 30 years, Vijay revealed how they handle this unique situation. "We three are very good friends off the field and that makes it much easier," said the elegant right hander ahead of today's third Test.

India cricketers Ravindra Jadeja (left), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Murali Vijay and KL Rahul (right) at the Kotla in New Delhi yesterday. Pic/PTI