England vs India 2018: Modern India-England Combined Test XI 

#3 Joe Root

England v Pakistan: 2nd Investec Test - Day Two

One of the names that are part of the fabled batting quartet from the modern era is Joe Root. The suspension of Steven Smith and the serious form Virat Kohli is in has ensured that Kohli leads the quartet due to his all format dominance.

The closest that a batsman comes in matching those unreal numbers is Joe Root. While his limited overs career is phenomenal, it his batting in tests that people fall in love with. The unreal consistency with which he reaches 50's and then hopelessly gives it away baffles the greats of the game.

No. 3 not being his usual position but it his ability to rotate the strike constantly that is credible, keeping the scoreboard ticking in process. This not only helps him in getting big daddy hundreds but also ensures that his team ends up winning the matches.