Greatest Indian Test XI which can beat England in England

Which Indian Test side counter the English attack?
Which Indian Test side counter the English attack?

MIDDLE ORDER

Rahul Dravid

Somerset v India - Tour Match
Somerset v India - Tour Match

Dravid had the ability to withstand any bowling attack. He scored heavily against Anderson, Broad, and other bowlers. He could change his batting style based on match condition. Rahul scored at an average of 68.8 and amassed 1376 runs in English conditions which included 6 hundred and 4 fifties.

One of his best innings against England is in Leeds, 2002, where he scored148 off 307 balls. The ball was seaming and swinging, but Rahul batted with absolute grit and determination.


Sachin Tendulkar

England v India: 2nd npower Test - Day Two
England v India: 2nd power Test - Day Two

Sachin Tendulkar broke every record in the test cricket. He destroyed genuine pace and swing bowlers with his stroke play. He loved playing in English conditions and scored enormous runs giving joy to the fans and the audience.

One of his most memorable innings was when he scored 119* in 189 balls at Old Trafford to pull India out from the jaws of defeat. He scored 1575 runs at an average of 54.31 against England in England, which included 4 centuries and 8 half centuries. They called him God of Cricket.


Virat Kohli

England v India: Specsavers 3rd Test - Day Three
England v India: Specsavers 3rd Test - Day Three

Virat is a legend of the game. He has played outstanding cricket in the last 5-6 years. His ability to score runs and centuries is unbelievable. In the last tour of England, he could not do well, but he practised and learned. In the current tour of England, he has scored 200 runs seventh time, in a winning cause.

The current tour has seen him in good form and has been instrumental in the third test match win. In English conditions, he has scored 574 runs with an average of 35.87. He will be the Captain of this team.


Mohammad Azharuddin

Azha
Azhar pulling the ball

Azharuddin was the most stylish and elegant player to have played the game. He scored 3 centuries in a row against England on his debut. Azhar could play the ball on either side of the wicket using his wrists and scored at will. He scored 625 runs, with 2 centuries and 2 half centuries in English conditions. An outstanding fielder, he is a perfect choice for number 6.

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