England vs India, 2018: 3 players who could replace Ashwin for 4th Test if he fails to recover

#2 Umesh Yadav

India could opt for Umesh, making the bowling line-up more one dimensional

Another variety that team India could consider as Ashwin's replacement, is the addition of another pace bowler. Although both Shardul and Umesh fall in the scheme of things, it is most likely that Umesh will make the cut if India wants to replace Ashwin with a pacer.

By choosing Shardul over Umesh, the Indians would not like to jeopardize themselves with a bowler who has not proved himself in the longer format of the game. Undoubtedly, Shardul is nothing short of a great talent, but Umesh merits a place in the Indian setup after having performed regularly over the years.

Moreover, Yadav's ability to bowl at high speeds and his expertise to get the red cherry move in the air makes him a decent replacement for Ashwin if the Chennai off-spinner sits out of the fourth Test.