5 issues that India need to sort out to defeat England

4. The Wicketkeeper Batsman

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Wriddhiman Saha is unarguably the safest wicketkeeper in India currently, but in the modern era, it's essential for a wicketkeeper to be able to make the side as a batsman too. He fails in this aspect big time with an average of just 30. Jadeja and Ashwin have been as good as him, and Bhuvi has even bettered him overseas.

While playing in India, Saha's place can never be questioned because, in harsh conditions for wicket keeping, he not only excels but also takes some blinders. In England, where wicketkeeping is not as difficult, a better batsman can be more productive than him. His injury has also opened the doors for Dinesh Karthik (who is expected to replace him for the Afghanistan Test). Karthik has been going through a purple patch, and a good Test match against Afghanistan can push him ahead of Saha in the pecking order.

Another reason why Saha's place is in jeopardy is that India like to go in with 5 batsmen in which case they rely heavily on their wicketkeeper and the all-rounders to contribute with the bat.