Haseeb Hameed: When he made his debut in India in 2016, it looked like England had found a long-term opener. But a finger injury that very series sidelined him just when he looked set to dominate the international scene. After years of failures and doubts, he is back. And hopefully for good.
Mohammad Siraj: The young Indian fast bowler can, if need be, replace all three frontline Indian quicks – Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami. His control, swing and aggression are perfect for any condition
Suryakumar Yadav: A last-minute injury replacement for India, the Mumbai batsman has an impressive first-class cricket CV. Made his name in T20 cricket for Mumbai Indians, but is one of the more technically gifted batsmen in the country.
Shardul Thakur: An x-factor cricketer, Thakur comes into his own when conditions aid swing bowlers. If he gets an opportunity, will always be a threat as a seamer. Plus, a more than decent batsman.
Sam Curran: Was arguably the difference between the two teams the last India toured England, with is lower order runs particularly impactful. Now has a lot more experience under his belt and should be a greater threat with the ball.
Dom Bess: Moeen Ali has troubled India almost every time with the ball in English conditions. The current Indian line-up has an issue against quality off-spinners. Which means Bess won’t be just hit out of the attack. A big chance to shine, if he gets it.
Haseeb Hameed: When he made his debut in India in 2016, it looked like England had found a long-term opener. But a finger injury that very series sidelined him just when he looked set to dominate the international scene. After years of failures and doubts, he is back. And hopefully for good.
Mohammad Siraj: The young Indian fast bowler can, if need be, replace all three frontline Indian quicks – Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mohammed Shami. His control, swing and aggression are perfect for any condition
Suryakumar Yadav: A last-minute injury replacement for India, the Mumbai batsman has an impressive first-class cricket CV. Made his name in T20 cricket for Mumbai Indians, but is one of the more technically gifted batsmen in the country.
Shardul Thakur: An x-factor cricketer, Thakur comes into his own when conditions aid swing bowlers. If he gets an opportunity, will always be a threat as a seamer. Plus, a more than decent batsman.
Sam Curran: Was arguably the difference between the two teams the last India toured England, with is lower order runs particularly impactful. Now has a lot more experience under his belt and should be a greater threat with the ball.
Dom Bess: Moeen Ali has troubled India almost every time with the ball in English conditions. The current Indian line-up has an issue against quality off-spinners. Which means Bess won’t be just hit out of the attack. A big chance to shine, if he gets it.
Haseeb Hameed: When he made his debut in India in 2016, it looked like England had found a long-term opener. But a finger injury that very series sidelined him just when he looked set to dominate the international scene. After years of failures and doubts, he is back. And hopefully for good.
