England vs India Tests : 4 Talking Points

#3 Alastair Cook's opening partner

England Lions v India A - Cook scored 180 against India A

Cook has announced himself well and truly prepared for the series having scored 180 for England Lions against India A in an unofficial four day match before the all important series against the Indians. However, what seems to be a major problem is the opening partner for Cook.

As many as 12 partners have been tried since Andrew Strauss retired. It will be interesting to see if England finally get that right with Keaton Jennings set to partner alongside Cook or it will still be a worry to daunt them.