AMIT MISHRA
Amit Mishra would have been bitterly disappointed to miss out on the Test series between India and New Zealand as he was asked to sit out to accommodate an extra batsman.
After his Man of the Series performance in the ODIs against New Zealand, though, it will be very hard for Virat Kohli to ignore the Haryana spinner. India are likely to go in with three spinners to add an extra threat to England’s batting.
MOHAMMED SHAMI
Mohammed Shami is getting better by the day, having now made himself into the leading pace spearhead of the Indian team. Shami’s ability to bowl with pace and swing has troubled batsmen, with the Bengal pacer seeming to be in great form at the moment.
India will take heart from the fact that Ishant Sharma and Shami are fit together as the Indian fast bowling department attempts to turn over a new leaf.
ISHANT SHARMA
Having missed out in the series against New Zealand due to a prolonged period of illness, Ishant Sharma is likely to make a comeback to the team for the first Test against England. Sharma is now the most experienced bowler in the squad and the Indian team will be hoping that he can keep his discipline in the series.
Sharma has been a rejuvenated figure of sorts under the captaincy of Kohli, having bowled with a lot of heart and taken wickets at crucial junctures. He will hope to continue doing the good work in this series.
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