India vs England 2018: 5 things England must do to put an end to their Test woes

#4 No support for Anderson and Broad

James Anderson and Stuart Broad have been two of England's most consistent performers over the last decade or so. Despite the criticism, Anderson was one of the highest wicket-takers in the world in 2017. He took 55 wickets at an average of 17.58. In fact, before the start of the 2nd Test versus Pakistan, Anderson had taken 68 wickets in his last 15 matches at an average of 19.36. Broad, however, was far from his best. He did take 30 wickets in 11 matches in 2017. But a bowler of his class should be averaging better than 36. In the 5 Tests this year, he's already shown an improvement. He's taken 19 wickets at an average of 24.

With age catching up to them, this could possibly be their final home season and England are no closer to finding their replacement. Chris Woakes has been impressive as the third seamer, but injuries have prevented him from sealing his spot.

The problem lies beyond these three. England have tried a whole host of fast bowlers over the past few years. Steven Finn has been in and around the team for a while now, although he last played a Test in 2016. Solid domestic performances for Middlesex, which included his best figures of 8-79, did earn him an Ashes spot. Unfortunately for him, he was ruled out due to a knee injury.

Jake Ball was first called up to the England squad in 2016. But just 3 wickets in 4 Test matches soon saw him replaced. Toby Roland-Jones was then called up versus South Africa in 2017. A five-wicket haul on debut led to his inclusion in England's squad for the Ashes. However, injury ruled him out as well.

Mark Wood is another one of those bowlers who has had his struggles with injury. A stop and start career so far has cost him the consistency England so desperately crave. Despite a sub-par bowling average of 41.73, Wood was selected for the 1st Test versus Pakistan. But with just two wickets in the match, he was replaced by Woakes in the 2nd Test.

The one positive though has been the performance of Dominic Bess in his debut series. He asked a few questions to the Pakistani batsmen with his off-spin and made some handy contributions lower down the order.