8 mistakes by Team India and the management that led to their downfall against England

#7 - Ashwin's struggle with injury.

Ashwin's gamble with injury might have cost India dearly

Ashwin did not fare well apart from the Birmingham test. His groin injury, crippled his bowling action as he was unable to impart revolutions on the ball. Jadeja would have been the wiser choice instead of Ashwin, who would have been a live wire in the field. Moeen Ali was able to generate turn by constantly hitting the rough patches on the pitch, something which Ashwin didn't and hence, he wasn't that effective.

Ashwin - In 7 innings claimed 11 wickets at an average of 32.72 and strike rate of 76.1.

Rashid - In 8 innings claimed 10 wickets at an average of 30.90 and strike rate of 52.2.

M Ali - In 4 innings claimed 12 wickets at an average of 21 and strike rate of 38.