India vs England 2016: 5 things India must do to win the 2nd Test

#4 – Rethink their team combination

Gambhir’s position in the playing eleven could be under major scrutiny

Realising that the Rajkot surface demanded at least five specialist bowling options, India brought Amit Mishra into the equation to partner the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja in the spin department. Having lost the toss and watched their opposition pile on the runs, the Indian batsmen overcame significant scoreboard pressure in the first innings.

If Vizag produces a turning track, the team management should consider the possibility of leaving out Umesh Yadav and handing a debut to Hardik Pandya who can take the new ball aside from contributing quick runs lower down the order. With KL Rahul announcing his fitness level in the nearby city of Vizianagaram, the squad could even be expanded and the elegant right-hander replacing Gautam Gambhir in the playing eleven does not seem pre-mature at all.