India-England Combined XI

Buttler was terrific for England

Jos Buttler

The second highest run-getter and arguably England's best batsman of the series. What stood out from Buttler was situational awareness and his ability to play according to what was happening at that moment in time rather than just go out all guns blazing regardless of where the team found itself in.

On more than one occasion, Buttler came to England's rescue and these exploits make him a good contender for the tour to Sri Lanka.

Ben Stokes

The all-rounder may not have had the series of his life, but his timely contributions, especially with the ball proved to be vital for England. Whenever Root searched for a wicket, the man he invariably he looked to was Stokes and almost always he came to the captain's rescue.

With the bat, the world is known to have seen just a flamboyant version of Stokes, but this series saw a new batsman one who was willing to spend time in the middle and play according to the situation.