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

#1 Jos Buttler

Buttler was the leading run scorer in the series against Pakistan

Jos Buttler was initially seen as an extraordinary limited overs talent by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB). However, he was later inducted into the Test side and there has been no looking back ever since. In the Test series against Pakistan, Buttler scored 161 runs at an average of over 80.

Much like Root, Buttler is in a good run of form. Buttler bats down the order for England, and alongside his wicket-keeping compatriot Jonny Bairstow, he can provide stability to the innings even if Root & Co.'s top-order is struck by an early earthquake.