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The hosts finished a run behind Australia's 263 and the latter were 61/1 at stumps on day two.
Friday will see him become the 13th Indian cricketer to join the illustrious club of 100 Tests.
Pujara is all set become the 13th Indian to complete a century of appearances in Test cricket.
Prasad also called for ace off-spinner Ashwin to be made the vice-captain of the Test side in Rahul's place.
India finished day two on 321/7 replying to Australia's below-par 177 in the first innings.
Tendulkar, Test cricket's highest run scorer, did not want to be dragged into the debate on ideal playing XI but said consistency is a must to retain spot in the team.
Test matches between India and Australia have often been the best advertisement for the phrase 'glorious uncertainties' that characterises the game of cricket.
Iyer, who missed the limited overs home series against New Zealand, has not yet fully recovered from his back injury.
Prithvi Shaw has been recalled for India's T20I series against New Zealand.
Ravichandran Ashwin also made gains in the latest rankings./