England vs India 2018: 5 key players for India in the Test series

#3 Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik will be aiming to cement his spot in the side

Dinesh Karthik has been drafted into the Test side as a replacement for the injured Wriddhiman Saha, who is out for at least two months with an unfortunate shoulder injury at an inopportune time for him. However, this is a good opportunity for Karthik, not only to cement his place in the Test side but also to make a strong case to become a permanent member of the Indian ODI and T20I XI.

Karthik got out for 21 in the sole match he played against England, but looked very fluent whilst doing so and he will be set on converting the starts he gets into a significant score to make his case for selection. With talented Rishabh Pant breathing down his neck, it is a crucial series for Karthik.