All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur
The Indian team made a huge mistake last time by playing two spinners in the English conditions. Over the last few years, the Indian team has seemed to prefer Jadeja over Ashwin in foreign conditions where the ball does not turn much. The sole reason behind this is the fact that Jadeja is a better batsman than Ashwin.
Moreover, before his injury, Jadeja was constantly hitting crucial fifties lower down the order. Jadeja is a versatile player and he can play aggressively as well as could save the innings if required so.
Along with Jadeja, the team would probably choose Shardul Thakur to be Ashwin’s replacement in England’s overcast conditions. Shardul’s ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a great pick in England. In 8 test matches so far, Shardul has picked up 27 wickets at an amazing average of 24.4. Not only that, he has been very pivotal down the order and has played some really good knocks. His knock of 67 runs at the Gabba is something we all remember and cherish.
