World XI that can beat the Indian Test team in India

Middle order

Amla's great record in India over the years have earned him a place in the World XI

After the fall of the first wicket, former South African skipper Hashim Amla will walk out to bat. The right-hander is one of the most complete batsmen going around at the moment and has a game to succeed all over the World. Though he has been far from his best in the last couple of years, his dominance against India, especially in India, has been astonishing as he averages a 63 in the country.

Amla, who has the ability to play long innings and tire the opposition bowlers, just pipped Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson to get the nod to bat at number three in this team.

Following Amla will be Australian skipper Steve Smith, who was the Kangaroos' only bright spot when his team toured India earlier this year. His century on a rank-turner in Pune helped the Aussies become the first team to beat Virat Kohli's India in a Test match at home.

Adding to this, he has an affinity towards the Indian bowling attack and that makes him an automatic selection to feature in the XI.

Steve Smith was hardly troubled by Ashwin and Jadeja when he toured India last year

England captain Joe Root completes the middle order as he edges Pakistan batsman Asad Shafiq for a place in the XI. Root, the world no. 2 batsman in this format, has an impressive record against India and was hardly tested when England toured India in 2016, a time when India's spin twins R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja were at their peak.

So, there is no doubt why Root should not be included in the World XI that will take on India in India.

Players considered for this position: Hashim Amla, Joe Root, Steve Smith, Kane Williamson and Asad Shafiq