5 ways Joe Root can make England a better side

#3 Solving the lead spinner confusion

Root must choose between these two outside the sub-continent

Adil Rashid had a good series in India but often looked lost when the opposition was in the charge. Moeen Ali, meanwhile, contained but failed to get the wickets needed to be called a frontline spinner.

This poses a huge challenge for Root, especially in seaming conditions. He can accommodate only one spinner and going by recent records, it has to be Moeen Ali. Ali is a superb batsman as well and can be a huge boost to the batting line-up coming down the order.

But then, Test cricket is something which can be won or lost by a lead spinner. Does Moeen Ali qualify as one?

With wrist spinners having the time of their life in World Cricket, Root could go the unconventional way and give Rashid a few games on the trot.