England vs West Indies 3rd Test: 5 things to watch out for in the Wisden Trophy decider

#4 Changes in team composition seem inevitable for West Indies

Coach Phil Simmons has hinted at changes for the 3rd Test

The 2nd Test found West Indies wanting in more departments than one. The pacers - Shannon Gabriel, Kemar Roach, and Alzarri Joseph - were ineffective throughout the match, with the latter two, in particular, not in great form of late.

Raymon Reifer could play in the XI owing to the variety he would bring to the attack, given that he is a left-armer. The young Chemar Holder is seen to be one for the future, but his time to shine might have already come.

The batting, which was supposed to be led by Shai Hope, has flattered to deceive with various footwork issues plaguing all of them. West Indies coach Phil Simmons hinted after the game that we might see changes in the batting lineup, and many former cricketers have claimed that Hope should be given a rest with the bigger picture in mind.

Keeper Shane Dowrich bagged a pair in the 2nd Test, but should retain his place in the side given his useful contributions with the bat in the recent past and the fact that his replacement is Hope himself.

Irrespective, we should see changes in the West Indies lineup, and those players who are incorporated into the side must be at the top of their game against a confident England side.

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#3 Will James Anderson make it into the XI if he returns?

James Anderson is expected to return for the series decider

England's leading wicket-taker in Test cricket, James Anderson, was rested for the previous game after a largely average performance in the 1st Test. The pacer has struggled with injuries in the recent past but given his week of rest, he is expected to make a return to the England squad for the series decider.

But does Anderson walk into the side? His partner-in-crime Stuart Broad picked up 5 wickets after sitting out the 1st Test and looked threatening whenever he came on to bowl, especially with the West Indies batsmen susceptible to the in-swinger.

Chris Woakes, who was a late addition to the XI, also scalped 6 wickets and offers a similar threat as Anderson does with the new ball. Moreover, Woakes is handy with the bat in hand as well as in the field. Sam Curran is cut from the same cloth, and has never been on the losing side of a Test match at home.

Anderson could well find himself out of the XI despite his stature, just like a certain pacer of Barbadian descent.....