Yuvraj, Raina, Kaif

They are undoubtedly the future of Indian batting.

Yuvraj Singh has come of age in the limited overs game, repeatedly making substantial runs under pressure - and in quick time. He has also impressed in the Test arena, as both his Test hundreds came when the cream of Indian batting collapsed around him. Best of all, he is a counter attacking player, and I've always felt that the best form of defence is attack.

Suresh Raina is only 19, and already, he is displaying the attributes that are required to be a great of Indian cricket. Two days ago, under great pressure, he produced a sparkling innings of 81* from only 89 balls. In it, he showed his audacity with a scoop shot behind the keeper for four from an off stump half volley. He also showed artistry with some elegant shots through the off side, and a straight six reminiscent of Sourav Ganguly. Today, after a middle order collapse, he played another fantastic innings to rebuild the innings with Yuvraj.

The inclusion of Mohammad Kaif might surprise a few. In Kaif, I see a potential Test batsman with a fantastic temperament - a real fighter, which is what I like to see most in batsmen. Even though his overall record is modest, his Test fifties have all come against tremendous bowling attacks (Australia, England) and all have come from the rubble of an Indian collapse.

Moreover, these three are also great fieldsmen with great anticipation. The sooner they are in the Test team, the better.