England vs India 2018: Team India's probable XI for the third Test

#6 Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik has failed in the first two Tests. The wicket-keeper batsman needs to perform well in the third Test or else he could well be replaced by Rishab Pant, who has been warming the bench and is waiting for his chance.

#7 Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is an improved cricketer now in the squad. He has provided a few valuable runs in the middle order and picked up a few key wickets. The dashing allrounder needs to bring his A-game if India are to stay in the series.

#8 Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin

In the second Test, Ashwin was India's highest run-scorer with 62 runs to his name. He was introduced in the bowling attack very late by his skipper especially given the fact that he was one of India's successful bowlers in the first Test. Ashwin's allround abilities will be vital for India's chances.