5 reasons why India could win the Test series against England

Pace battery

South Africa v India - 3rd Test Day 3

The current pace attack is probably the best and the most complete that India has ever had. Yes, Umesh, Bhuvi and Shami have been in the fray for some time now, but they were not the seasoned fast bowlers that they are now.

Under Kohli, they have evolved into genuine wicket-taking options upfront. Especially Umesh and Bhuvi. Umesh Yadav of 2014 was extremely inaccurate, unsure of himself, trying too many things and easy to negotiate. But Umesh Yadav of 2018 is much surer of himself, bowls with pace and accuracy, sticks to his plans and is a constant threat.

Bhuvneshwar is at his swinging best, with his pace kicked up a notch. He is bound to trouble the Englishmen with his swing paired with an extra yard of pace. It is a much threatening attack now than it was in 2014.

And the addition of Bumrah and Pandya has added teeth to it. Bumrah, with his skiddy action and metronomic accuracy, brings a unique element to the table. Hardik Pandya too can trouble the batsman with pace and bounce. All in all, it is a well-rounded attack, capable of tormenting the opposition with swing, pace, bounce, and accuracy.