3 tough selection decisions India need to make ahead of the First Test 

#2 Who are going to be our best 3 seamers? And do we need a fourth seamer in Hardik Pandya?

India have a lot of options when it comes to the pace department. Even though Bhuvneshwar Kumar is out of the first three Tests, India still have the ammunition to destroy the English batting line-up. However, they need to decide on the best 3 pacers in the squad. Will they include Jasprit Bumrah straight away, keeping in mind that he might not have recovered from his injury yet?

If not then who are going to be our 3 pacers in the playing XI? Also, India might have to take a call on Hardik Pandya. If the team management decides to play with 3 seamers, Hardik Pandya might make way for Jadeja or Kuldeep who can play a bigger role with the ball.

Can both, Umesh and Shami, get into the Playing

XI ?

Writer's take

In all likeliness, India will play with 3 seamers plus Hardik Pandya. Pandya can score crucial runs for the side lower down the order. Also, India won't take a chance with Bumrah and might go with Mohd Shami, Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma as the three pacers in the side.