India's strongest Test XI for England tour

Fast bowlers - Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ishant Sharma

Ishant Sharma

The pace trio of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ishant Sharma forms a formidable bowling attack. The biggest advantage that India have is the variety in the pace attack. Each bowler has a special skill set which makes the pace attack look multi-dimensional.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s biggest strength is his ability to swing the ball both ways with control and that’s always quite a handful in English conditions. Ishant Sharma toils hard for his wickets and he provides consistency with his line and length. His county stint with Sussex will pay rich dividends for India.

Bumrah has been the latest addition to India’s pace attack and with him in the side, India can put relentless pressure on the opposition. Bumrah will play a key role in bouncing out the batsmen and cleaning up the tail with his toe-crushing yorkers.